Sources: Chelsea make final Lamine Camara transfer decision

Chelsea have abandoned their pursuit of Lamine Camara and will instead prioritise signing Alex Scott from Bournemouth in January.

Chelsea have decided to move on from their interest in Lamine Camara after the 22-year-old midfielder's summer transfer to Stamford Bridge collapsed on deadline day when Monaco pulled the plug despite all parties reaching agreement.

The Blues had continued monitoring Camara's performances in Ligue 1 and were linked with potentially reviving the move in January. However, Chelsea have now shifted their focus and will instead prioritise signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who has been on manager Xabi Alonso's radar since the summer when multiple bids were rejected.

Scott, 23, turned down a contract extension at Bournemouth and rejected a late Chelsea bid on deadline day. The Blues are preparing to step up their interest in the England international when the January window opens, making him their top midfield target as they plan to revamp their squad.