Andoni Iraola has had a good start as Liverpool manager, but there are clearly weaknesses in the midfield. Now it is reported that a £60 million signing could be in the pipeline as early as January.
He can quickly cover ground, compete physically, regain possession and then drive forward with the ball. 22-year-old Lamine Camara fits very well into Liverpool’s profile for players who can improve immediately while retaining significant resale value. The Monaco player has been followed by Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea, but according to Caughtoffside’s sources , Camara could quickly go from being an interesting target to becoming one of the club’s biggest priorities, if Iraola’s midfield continues to struggle with control before January.
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Liverpool now look set to position themselves at the front of the queue for Lamine Camara, with Iraola looking to bolster a midfield that has struggled to control games consistently this season, it is reported
The Senegalese international has become one of Monaco’s most valuable players. His energy, ball-winning abilities, and willingness to carry the ball make him an attractive option for Premier League clubs.
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According to the sources “close to the agent business”, Liverpool have held initial talks with Camara’s representatives while carrying out “background checks” to determine his financial requirements and suitability for Iraola’s system.
