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Chelsea left furious after collapse of £47m transfer on deadline day

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Chelsea have been left furious after their £47million deadline day move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara collapsed in extraordinary circumstances. The Blues believed they had secured a full written agreement with the Ligue 1 club for the Senegal international, who had been expected to sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Camara was preparing to travel to London to undergo a medical, but Monaco informed Chelsea shortly after the 11pm deadline that they would no longer proceed with the transfer. Chelsea are believed to regard Monaco's handling of the negotiations as deeply unprofessional after believing all the significant details had been finalised. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The dramatic reversal was linked to Monaco's simultaneous discussions with Everton over the proposed sale of former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. Monaco had reportedly decided that only one of Camara or Balogun would be allowed to leave and withdrew from their agreement with Chelsea after renego

First report: Monaco predicted XI v Marseille: Chelsea-linked Lamine Camara to start — getfootballnewsfrance.com, 16d