Last-minute signing that fell through for Xabi Alonso

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Chelsea saw a formal proposal of £65 million (€77 million) for midfielder James Garner rejected by Everton in the final hours of the summer transfer window.

As confirmed by journalist The Bobble, the Goodison Park board dismissed the British move due to a lack of time to sign a midfield replacement, turning down the offer from Xabi Alonso's team to fill in for Enzo Fernández.

🚨 Chelsea made a last-minute attempt to sign Everton midfielder James Garner before the transfer deadline.

The Blues were willing to pay £65M for the 25-year-old, who can also provide cover at right-back.

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The Collapse of Lamine Camara's Transfer and the Clash with Everton

Chelsea's pursuit of the 25-year-old midfielder was triggered after the collapse of Lamine Camara's move from AS Monaco. The London club had a preliminary agreement for £47 million (€55 million) for the Senegalese international, but the French club unexpectedly halted the operation.

AS Monaco's decision was a response to the failed transfer of Folarin Balogun to Everton for £40 million (€47 million). Balogun's refusal to sign the Premier League-registered contract led the Monegasque team to retain Camara, forcing Stamford Bridge to offer a higher amount for Garner at the deadline.

Everton's Firm Stance on James Garner and Its Impact on the Squad

The Toffees' board did not consider selling Garner as the player renewed his contract with the club in January 2026 on a long-term deal. The departure of the midfielder would have weakened the team in midfield at the start of the Premier League.

This refusal is compounded by Everton's lack of forwards following Beto's sale to Fiorentina and the failure to land Balogun. The club's coach only has Thierno Barry as the starting center forward for the upcoming months of competition.

Chelsea's coaching staff will face the first half of the 2026-2027 season with the current midfield options. The Blues' technical department will assess the midfield performance in the first 15 official matches before deciding whether to make a new offer for Garner or seek alternatives in the winter transfer window of 2027.

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