Julian Ward may look to bring "incredible" 22 y/o to Liverpool in 2027 - James Pearce

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Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for “incredible” Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, with journalist James Pearce talking up their interest. Journalist Abdel Hamed was among those to talked up Liverpool’s admiration for Camara, saying: “Regarding Camara and Balogun, the offers are dragging on because the clubs are aware of Monaco’s situation and are waiting for the end of the transfer window.

For Balogun at 50 M in stoppage time, he could leave.” Now, The Athletic‘s Pearce has claimed that the Reds “retain a strong interest” in the Senegal international, who “would have been their top target if they had pursued a midfielder in the summer.” In the end, Liverpool “decided to stick with what they had, as they backed academy teenager Trey Nyoni to step up”, but it looks as though incoming sporting director Julian Ward could be tasked with bringing him to Anfield in 2027. Lamine Camara should still be Liverpool’s No.1 midfield target Not signing a midfielder in the summer felt like a big gamble by Liverpool, and while Alexis Mac Allister has been much improved, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai have struggled in a double pivot.

He is a huge player for both Senegal and Monaco, covering ground and using the ball well, and teammate Denis Zakaria has heaped praise on him in recent days, saying: “I know the player and the person that he is; he is very professional. He was incredible today.” There is almost nothing not to like about Camara, with the Senegalese still a young player who should only improve, and he feels tailor-made to thrive in an all-action Andoni Iraola side.