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title: "Liverpool leading race for £60m midfielder after initial talks"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Vishal Subramanian"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2026-09-23T08:49:36Z"
modified: "2026-09-23T08:49:39Z"
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# Liverpool leading race for £60m midfielder after initial talks

**Liverpool made four new signings in the summer transfer window under Andoni Iraola but are expected to be active in the upcoming months.**

Julian Ward appears likely to succeed Richard Hughes as the club’s new sporting director, and the Englishman has his work cut out for him to improve the squad.

Midfield, in particular, is an area of concern, especially with Alexis Mac Allister’s future uncertain.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Lamine Camara, who came close to joining Chelsea before the transfer deadline.

And now, reports from England confirm that the Reds are leading the race to secure his signature.

## Liverpool leading Lamine Camara chase

[Caught Offside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/09/20/sources-liverpool-lead-premier-league-interest-camara/) report that Liverpool are at the front of the queue for the midfielder, who has been in fine form for Monaco this season.

Camara’s move to Chelsea was close to being confirmed on deadline day, but the Ligue 1 side pulled the plug on the deal as they decided against selling him.

After his move to Stamford Bridge broke down, various reports across the continent confirmed that Liverpool called his agents to inform them that they could make a move for Camara in the future.

> 🇸🇳💥 𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀 (𝟐𝟐) vs RC Lens last night:\
> \
> • 9 Ball Recoveries \
> • 100% Aerial Duels Won\
> • 4/7 Ground Duels Won\
> • 6 Defensive Contributions \
> • 5 Passes Into Final Third\
> • 2/5 Long Balls\
> • 88% Pass Accuracy\
> • 53 Passes Completed\
> \
> 𝐅𝐔𝐂\*\*\*\* 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 🔥 [pic.twitter.com/e8PYtTTFQN](https://t.co/e8PYtTTFQN)
>
> — Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) [September 19, 2026](https://x.com/RisingStarXI/status/2101227294459056194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

And now, Caught Offside’s report confirms that they are leading the race for his signature, with Arsenal and Manchester City also in the running after watching him in person.

The aforementioned report also confirms that Camara’s value has shot up to £60m from £47m after his outstanding displays at the start of the new season.

Liverpool are likely to sign a midfielder in the upcoming transfer window and their interest in the Monaco man is well documented, so this might have legs after all.