Chelsea considering Lamine Camara for midfield

 Since their takeover, Chelsea have really tapped into the French market and could do so again as they eye AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara.

According to CaughtOffside, Chelsea want to “rejuvenate” their midfield and are currently monitoring Camara, meaning that he could become a serious option for them this summer.

However, the midfielder will not come cheap. It is thought that Monaco could demand up to €75m (£65m) for his signature.

Chelsea recently signed Mamadou Sarr and Emanuel Emegha from sister club Strasbourg, who play in France. The former is now part of Liam Rosenior’s squad, but the latter does not officially join until the summer.

Under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the Blues have also brought in the likes of Malo Gusto, Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi from French clubs.

Disasi could join West Ham United permanently after falling out of favour at Stamford Bridge. If Camara does move to west London, he will be hoping that his spell there goes much better than Disasi’s.

Lamine Camara’s stats in Ligue 1 this season

Chelsea scouts will be impressed with what they have seen from Camara this term. The 22-year-old is yet to score in Ligue 1, but he has managed to register four assists in 18 appearances, which is not bad for a young midfielder.

The area Camara has really shone in, though, is winning the ball back. According to WhoScored, the Senegalese footballer is making 2.3 tackles and 1.9 interceptions per game, which are the highest averages in Monaco’s squad.

Ultimately, Camara is proving to be a good ball-winner, but whether Chelsea need that when they already have Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos and Dario Essugo is up for debate

Source: The Chronicles