Liverpool are preparing for the January transfer window with reports linking them to Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, who came close to joining Chelsea in the summer. Meanwhile, former Premier League defender Kyle Walker has backed Trent Alexander-Arnold to return to English football, but not necessarily to Anfield.
Liverpool tracking Camara after Chelsea collapse
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are "tracking" Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. The Senegal international was on the verge of joining Chelsea before the £47.1million transfer collapsed on deadline day, with Camara reportedly having undergone a medical ahead of the move.
The failed transfer was linked to Folarin Balogun's aborted move to Everton, as Monaco needed funds from player sales. Ultimately, neither player made the switch to the Premier League.
Camara addressed the saga last month, saying: "There was a possibility I could leave. It didn't go through at the last minute and that's part of football. I've turned the page and am focusing on the season."
Should Chelsea opt to resurrect their interest, it could set up a confrontation between Liverpool and club legend Xabi Alonso, who now manages the Blues. The Reds' interest in Camara suggests they may be willing to compete for his signature.
Alexander-Arnold tipped for rival move
Kyle Walker has backed Trent Alexander-Arnold to return to the Premier League, though he doubts a Liverpool reunion is realistic given the circumstances of his exit. The 28-year-old ran down his contract at Anfield before joining Real Madrid, where he has struggled for regular game time under Jose Mourinho.
Asked if he could see Alexander-Arnold back in England's top flight, Walker told talkSPORT: "Why not? Can he go back to Liverpool with the way that he left? I'm not too sure. Do I see him at another club? He's got to go to one of the big ones. Manchester United [or] Man City [for example]."
Alexander-Arnold continues to compete with summer arrival Denzel Dumfries for a starting berth at Real Madrid. A move to Manchester City appears virtually impossible given the club's Premier League spending breaches, while a switch to United would likely anger Liverpool supporters further.
