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Chelsea need to sign a midfielder. They probably needed another option in the middle of the park even before Enzo Fernandez edged closer towards a move to Manchester City.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fernandez was absent from the clash against Luton on Thursday. Argentine reports say Fernandez asked to be left out of the Carabao Cup clash<\/a>, which Chelsea<\/a> won 2-0 due to an own goal and Danny Welbeck.<\/p>\n

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Valentin Barco impressed tonight, but do Chelsea still need a new midfielder this summer? And if so, who?<\/h3>\n

Enzo Fernandez reportedly asked to be left out tonight\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Aside from Fernandez, Chelsea boast Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Reece James Jordan Henderson, Valentin Barco, and Dario Essugo. But Henderson is injured, and Essugo could end up going on loan.<\/p>\n

If Chelsea sell Fernandez, they will need to buy a replacement. Plenty have been linked, including Martin Zubimendi, Alex Scott and Adam Wharton \u2013 but Monaco\u2019s Lamine Camara<\/a> has emerged as a priority.<\/p>\n

Lamine Camara has already been linked with Chelsea<\/h2>\n

This summer, 37-time Senegal star Camara has often been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. Man United too, while Crystal Palace had a bid rejected of \u00a343m. Nice Matin<\/a> say Monaco want a \u00a351m fee.<\/p>\n

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But given this late stage in the window, Monaco may want a bigger fee \u2013 especially if Chelsea are the ones making a move, given the potential influx of cash. Ben Jacobs says Camara has been offered to Chelsea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Monaco\u2019s sporting director said about Camara today<\/h2>\n

The Europa League draw took place, and Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro was in attendance. He spoke to The Times reporter Peter Rutzler<\/a> about a potential move for Camara before the deadline.<\/p>\n

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According to Rutzler, Scuro confirmed that Monaco are a \u201cselling club\u201d, opening the door to a move. But he indicated it would take a big fee: \u201cSpoke to Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro after UEFA draw. <\/p>\n

He did not close the door on Lamine Camara departing: \u2018We are a selling club\u2019. But said he wants him to stay and he can be \u2018one of the best players in his position\u2019. Understand long-standing Chelsea interest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chelsea almost hired Filipe Luis; now he\u2019s Camara\u2019s manager<\/h2>\n

Luis was initially linked with a return to Stamford Bridge as manager while still in charge of Flamengo, but a move failed when Luis realised talks were for BlueCo\u2019s other club Strasbourg<\/a>. The links then reignited.<\/p>\n

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Who\u2019s your DREAM Enzo Fernandez replacement if the Argentine leaves Chelsea? \ud83e\udd29<\/h3>\n

We want to know who and WHY?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Liam Rosenior\u2019s exit towards the end of the season for Luis linked with the Chelsea hotseat again<\/a>. But it did not materialise. Now, Luis is Camara\u2019s boss at Monaco and is a big fan, judging by recent comments.<\/p>\n

After a 3-2 pre-season win for Monaco over Liverpool, Luis said Camara is \u201cone of the best midfielders in the world\u201d<\/a>. Whether Chelsea get a deal done remains to be seen, but there\u2019s no doubt he is a top player.<\/p>\n

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