Simon Ebonog remains on Monaco radar after failed move

AS Monaco continue to monitor Le Havre midfielder Simon Ebonog after an agreement in principle for the Cameroon-born player to move to the Principality fell through late in the transfer window.

Monaco had identified the 22-year-old as their preferred option to replace Lamine Camara and had reached an agreement in principle with Ebonog over a potential move.

However, the proposed transfer depended on the departure of Senegalese midfielder Lamine Camara, whose move did not materialise before the window closed. As a result, Ebonog’s move to Monaco was cancelled.

The setback has not ended Monaco’s interest in the midfielder, who remains on the club’s shortlist and continues to be monitored.

Monaco maintain interest in Ebonog

Monaco were impressed by Ebonog’s profile and had made the Le Havre player a priority towards the end of the transfer window.

Although the initial opportunity to complete the move disappeared when Camara’s departure fell through, Monaco have continued to follow Ebonog’s progress.

The French club are not the only side watching the midfielder.

Several clubs from England and Spain have also shown concrete interest in Ebonog after being impressed by his performances at the beginning of the Ligue 1 season.

Ebonog makes strong start at Le Havre

Ebonog has emerged as one of the notable performers during the early stages of the French league campaign.

The midfielder has started five matches for Le Havre and has impressed with his performances in the middle of the pitch.

His displays have combined work rate with technical ability and defensive contribution, helping him attract attention from clubs outside Le Havre.

That improvement in form has led to speculation that he could be presented with an opportunity to make another move during the winter transfer window.

A source close to the situation has confirmed that his progress is being closely followed.

Le Havre hold valuable asset

Ebonog remains under contract with Le Havre AC until June 2029, giving the Normandy club a long-term agreement with the midfielder.

His current market value is listed at €4.5m by Transfermarkt, underlining the potential financial value of the player to Le Havre if interest develops into a transfer.

The midfielder’s contract situation means Le Havre remain in a position to determine the terms of any possible departure.

With Monaco still monitoring him and clubs in England and Spain also showing interest, Ebonog’s future could become one of the stories to follow as the next transfer window approaches.

A potential next step

The failed move to Monaco has not removed the possibility of Ebonog taking the next step in his career.

His performances for Le Havre have continued to attract attention, while his age and length of contract add further interest to his situation.

For now, the midfielder remains with Le Havre as he continues his first Ligue 1 campaign.

The club’s next league fixture will see Le Havre face Lille in their sixth match of the French league season.

Ebonog will therefore have another opportunity to continue his development and maintain the form that has brought him onto the radar of Monaco and other clubs.

With Monaco still keeping track of the 22-year-old and interest also coming from England and Spain, his future remains open.

What had appeared to be a possible move to Monaco at the end of the transfer window may have been postponed rather than completely disappearing, with the club continuing to monitor a player who has made a strong start to the season.