Chelsea have put their plans to sign Senegalese midfielder Lamine Camara on hold for the moment as the Premier League club turns its attention to Manu Koné.
The London club are looking to strengthen their midfield with one new addition and have identified the French international as a leading option for the position.
Camara had been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, but the proposed transfer has now been called off, at least temporarily, as Chelsea reassess their midfield priorities.
Koné, who has established himself as a highly regarded midfielder in European football, has consequently emerged as a target as Chelsea look to complete the signing of one midfielder.
The Blues are expected to focus their efforts on Koné, with their decision suggesting that Camara is no longer their immediate priority.
Chelsea’s search for midfield reinforcement remains active, but the club’s current preference is clear: they want to bring in one midfielder, with Koné now at the centre of their plans.
