Monaco’s deadline day unravels as Balogun move collapses and Camara sale is scrapped | OneFootball

AS Monaco’s deadline day unravelled as proposed exits for Folarin Balogun and Lamine Camara fell through, leaving the club without the expected funds.

On the final evening of the 2026 summer window, Chelsea targeted Camara after selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for 145 million euros, while Everton pursued Balogun.

Everton tabled a 50 million euros offer including bonuses for the American striker, which Monaco liked. Monaco rejected Chelsea’s 45 million euros bid for Camara, not wanting to lose two key players. Everton then walked away after Balogun’s medical.

Monaco reopened talks with Chelsea and quickly agreed 55 million euros for Camara. Everton, short up front after Beto’s switch to Fiorentina and Iliman Ndiaye’s move to Manchester City, revived Balogun despite an unsatisfactory medical and offered a contract Monaco accepted. Monaco cancelled the Camara deal at the last moment.

Balogun refused to negotiate with Everton, ending that transfer. With some windows still open, a club in Saudi Arabia or Türkiye could yet come forward. Everton remain light in attack at least until the winter window, and Chelsea did not replace their Argentine midfielder.

Source: Le Progres

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