Chelsea Made Last-Minute Bid for Everton Midfielder

Chelsea's attempts to sign a replacement for Enzo Fernandez proved unsuccessful, leaving Xabi Alonso to work with his current squad until at least the winter transfer window. The Argentine midfielder was sold to Manchester City for £125 million just before the transfer deadline.

The London club had several targets they pursued on the final day of the transfer window. Their primary focus was Monaco's Lamine Camara, but a deal for his acquisition fell through at the last minute. They also submitted a £65 million bid for Everton midfielder James Garner. However, the 'Toffees' rejected the offer, citing the impossibility of finding a suitable replacement so late in the window.