Lewis Steele: Ligue 1 star is 'definitely on the list' for Liverpool
Liverpool Transfer News: Lewis Steele Discusses Lamine Camara Interest Liverpool's interest in AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara remains a subject of discussion as the club considers whether to strengthen its midfield during the January transfer window or wait until next summer. Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index's Media Matters podcast, journalist Lewis Steele provided an update on Liverpool's pursuit of Camara, discussing previous contact, the player's potential willingness to move and the uncertainty surrounding the timing of any deal.
With Liverpool also linked to Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, the conversation offered an insight into the options being considered as the club assesses its midfield requirements. Liverpool Interest in Lamine Camara Remains Strong Camara's name has featured regularly in discussions surrounding Liverpool's midfield recruitment, with Davis referencing reports linking the Monaco player with a potential move to Anfield.
Steele acknowledged that the interest was well established. "I think Lamine Camara is definitely one that's on the list.
He also pointed towards the considerable reporting surrounding the midfielder, suggesting that Liverpool's interest had been discussed extensively. More significantly, Steele recalled how Camara had emerged as a potential option during the closing stages of the previous transfer window.
He was offered around in that last week of the window liverpool it felt for a few hours like that was maybe a goer." However, the possibility of a transfer failed to develop into a completed agreement. Steele explained that Liverpool's response at the time had been consistent when questions were raised about midfield recruitment.
"They straight away came back with we're not signing a midfielder we've always said we're not signing a midfielder."
Liverpool ultimately maintained that position, although Steele suggested that the possibility of signing Camara had remained relevant.
Lewis Steele Suggests Liverpool Have Laid Groundwork One of the most interesting aspects of Steele's assessment concerned the work Liverpool may already have undertaken regarding a potential transfer. Discussing the continued speculation, Steele said: "The smell of the potential kamara deal never really went away." That observation was followed by a further assessment of where Liverpool might stand.
"It feels like Liverpool have put in a bit of groundwork for that deal." Steele also offered an indication of the player's possible attitude towards a move.