Liverpool open talks with Monaco over Chelsea target Lamine Camara

Liverpool have held initial talks with Monaco about signing midfielder Lamine Camara, who was also a target for Chelsea.

The 22-year-old came close to joining Chelsea on transfer deadline day, but Monaco called off the deal at the last minute.

Monaco had preferred to sell Folarin Balogun to Everton rather than let Camara leave. However, the striker decided against a move to Merseyside, leaving Monaco in a difficult financial position.

According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are now interested in moving for Camara ahead of Chelsea in January.

The Reds have already made contact with Monaco over a potential transfer, with Andoni Iraola keen to strengthen his midfield.