Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara says he has turned the page after his £47.1m move to Chelsea collapsed. The 22-year-old had completed a medical but the deal fell through shortly before the transfer window closed. Two bids had already been rejected, but Monaco lowered their asking price when Folarin Balogun's move to Everton looked in doubt. When Balogun's transfer appeared back on track, Monaco changed their decision to sell Camara, but both players stayed with the Ligue 1 side.

Camara stated, "There was a possibility I could leave. It didn't go through at the last minute and that's part of football. I've turned the page and am focusing on the season." Sources in France indicated Monaco needed a major sale this summer and preferred to sell Balogun. Monaco have won their first three Ligue 1 fixtures and sit second to Rennes in the table, with a game in hand, heading into the weekend. Camara added, "I can help the team a lot. Football moves fast. Maybe other opportunities will come along. But for now, I'm staying focused on the season with Monaco."