Liverpool are monitoring AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as they look to strengthen a clear weak spot before the transfer window closes.
The 22-year-old Senegalese international has caught the attention of multiple top clubs following an impressive run of performances in the French league this season.
According to journalist Abdel Hamed, Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Camara’s situation and could look to push through a deal at the last moment.
The need for defensive midfield cover at Liverpool has been apparent for some time, with the team regularly struggling to control games in the middle of the park.
That weakness was laid bare at the weekend against Newcastle United, who carved Liverpool open time and again through the centre of the pitch.
The performance highlighted a structural problem in Arne Slot’s side, with opponents frequently exploiting the space in front of the Liverpool back four.
Camara fits the profile Liverpool are looking for, offering the physicality and defensive instincts needed to shield the defensive line and bring greater stability.
His presence would also allow Liverpool’s creative players to operate with more freedom, knowing there is a reliable ball-winner operating behind them.
Liverpool could not address the midfield problem against Newcastle until Alexis Mac Allister came on late in the game, underlining just how important the position is.
The 22-year-old is widely regarded as a tremendous talent with genuine top-level potential, and his technical attributes are seen as well-suited to the demands of English football.
Monaco will be reluctant to lose a player of his quality, particularly at this stage of the window when replacing him would be difficult for the French club.
However, Liverpool have the financial resources to make a premium offer that could force Monaco’s hand and accelerate a deal before the deadline arrives.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get an agreement across the line in time, but the interest is genuine and the need for reinforcement is clear.
