Liverpool may pursue Camara after Chelsea deal collapses

Liverpool have been handed a potential opportunity to sign defensive midfielder Lamine Camara after a proposed move to Chelsea collapsed on the summer transfer deadline day. The development comes as the club faces scrutiny over its squad composition following the departures of key players and a winless start to the Premier League season under new head coach Andoni Iraola.

The Reds concluded a busy transfer window without signing a specialist defensive midfielder, a position they have sought to address since Fabinho's departure in 2023. Their summer business included the £123 million signing of winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, the £34.5 million acquisition of forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna, and a loan deal for defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona. However, they lost Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate to free transfers, while Curtis Jones moved to Inter Milan in a £30 million deal.

According to reports, after Chelsea's agreement with Monaco for Camara fell through, Liverpool's management made contact with the player's representatives. The club reportedly instructed both Camara and Monaco to wait, indicating a potential move could be revisited in...