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'Anything can happen': Lamine Camara to Chelsea transfer twist as Monaco reveal stance

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, August 31). 'Anything can happen': Lamine Camara to Chelsea transfer twist as Monaco reveal stance. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-lamine-camara-b1295237.html

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Filipe Luis, the head coach of Monaco, expressed his desire to keep midfielder Lamine Camara, calling him "unbelievable" and saying he is a player who "everyone hopes stays". Camara, a 22-year-old, has been linked with a move to Chelsea but Monaco are making it clear they want to retain him. French journalist Matt Spiro believes that the reported transfer fee of €45million (£38.5m) for Camara is "crazily low", considering his performance and potential. Spiro thinks Chelsea would make a "terrific signing" if they manage to secure Camara's signature before the end of the transfer window.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-08-31, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

Arsenal's Strong Start to the Season

Arsenal have kept two clean sheets in their opening two matches of the season, showcasing their impressive strength in defence. In contrast, Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton last time out, displaying an attacking prowess that could prove a challenge for Arsenal.

Chelsea's New-Look Attack

Chelsea's new-look front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro have been frightening in attack, with Rogers having already opened his account in his new colours on his league debut against Fulham. This match will be a key test for Arsenal's defence.

Injury Updates

Reece James could start in midfield for Chelsea, where he is expected to deploy him this season, and his importance in that position is due to grow after Enzo Fernandez departed for Manchester City and the transfer of Lamine Camara collapsed. Jordan Henderson has not yet played for his new club due to a wrist injury suffered at the World Cup.

How to Watch

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage set to start at 4pm BST ahead of the 4.30pm BST kick off. Sky subscribers can stream the match live on the Sky Go app and website.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal's predicted XI vs Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Saka, Partey, Xhaka, Trossard; Martinelli, Nketiah

Chelsea predicted XI vs Arsenal: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Lavia, James, Hato; Rogers, Palmer; Joao Pedro

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“Article A discusses Chelsea's interest in Lamine Camara and Enzo Fernandez staying at Monaco, while Article B mentions a collapsed £47m deal for Lamine Camara and the sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City”

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“Both articles mention Enzo Fernandez being sold to Manchester City and Lamine Camara as his replacement at Chelsea, suggesting they are reporting on a single transfer deal”

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Fernandez continues to be linked with a move to Manchester City, though Chelsea are yet to receive an offer for the midfielder. asserted

Chelsea → continue → midfielder

With that said, Monaco have made their intentions to keep the 22-year-old very clear as he started and played the full 90 minutes of Sunday’s 2-0 win over Marseille. asserted

he → say → Marseille

Following the game, Filipe Luis - formerly of Chelsea and now Monaco head coach - was asked about the midfielder’s future at the club and said: “I hope to keep him. asserted

I → follow → him

“You see the player that he is – unbelievable. asserted

he → see → player

Until the end of the transfer window, anything can happen. asserted

anything → happen → window

“Everyone hopes that he stays. asserted

he → hop → ?

Meanwhile, French journalist Matt Spiro has said the fee being mooted for Camara is “crazily low”, adding Chelsea would be making a “terrific signing” if a deal does get completed. asserted

deal → say → signing

“The €45million (£38.5m) being quoted for Lamine Camara is crazily low,” Spiro posted on X, formerly Twitter. asserted

Spiro → quote → X

“Terrific signing if Chelsea get it done.” asserted

it → get → ?

'Anything can happen': Lamine Camara to Chelsea transfer twist as Monaco reveal stance

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Arsenal's Strong Start to the Season

Chelsea's New-Look Attack

Injury Updates

How to Watch

Predicted Lineups

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