TEAMtalk reported that Monaco have given Liverpool the green light to pursue a January move for Lamine Camara, with Chelsea said to have stepped aside. The development leaves Liverpool in a strong position in the race for the midfielder.
Claims over Camara's January move
TEAMtalk said Football Insider claim Liverpool have been given the 'go-ahead' to sign Lamine Camara from Monaco in January. TEAMtalk said Football Insider claim Monaco are 'ready to agree' Camara's sale in January, and that there is a 'willingness' from both Camara and Monaco to finalise a winter transfer. TEAMtalk said Football Insider claim Liverpool are 'in the box seat' to sign Camara.
Price and fresh contact
TEAMtalk said Monaco have raised Camara's price from £47m to £60m. TEAMtalk said it was claimed on Wednesday that Liverpool have made fresh contact with the player's camp as they try to tee up a January deal. TEAMtalk said Chelsea have stepped aside in the race for Camara, allowing Liverpool to complete a deal for him.
Other midfield targets
TEAMtalk said Liverpool have shortlisted Camara, Alex Scott and Felix Nmecha as midfield targets since the summer transfer window closed. TEAMtalk said they revealed that Chelsea have established themselves as clear frontrunners for Alex Scott. TEAMtalk said Liverpool continue to monitor Scott's situation, while Chelsea are confident they will win the chase for Scott. TEAMtalk said Scott will cost £100m plus add-ons in January, Bournemouth have had numerous contract offers rejected by Scott, and Scott wants to leave his future open for a move to a traditional 'Big Six' club. TEAMtalk said Nmecha has an €80m (£67m) release clause that becomes active next summer, while Dortmund will demand €100m (£83.5m) for Nmecha in January.
Mac Allister contract situation
TEAMtalk said Alexis Mac Allister's contract expires in June 2028. Mac Allister admitted in September that he was 'very sad' not to have been offered fresh terms during the summer. TEAMtalk said Mac Allister suggested that a new sporting director and change in ownership could see him get a new contract.
