Liverpool contact Lamine Camara camp after his Chelsea move collapsed

📰 Liverpool have reportedly joined the race for Monaco's Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara. 📌 Key points 📞 Liverpool have contacted Camara's camp to keep track of his future. 💔 His €55m move to Chelsea collapsed late in the summer. 🗓️ The Sun says January is unlikely, with next summer the target. 🔄 Chelsea have reportedly turned to Bournemouth's Alex Scott. 📝 What happened 📞 According to The Sun, cited by ESPN, Liverpool have contacted Camara's representatives and asked to be kept informed about his future. Sky Sports' paper review says the Mirror also reported Liverpool's contact with his camp. 💔 The 22-year-old Senegal international nearly joined Chelsea for €55m in the summer, but the deal fell through late in the window. Goal says Chelsea have since shifted their focus to Bournemouth's Alex Scott, putting Liverpool at the front of the queue. 🗓️ Reports differ on timing. The Sun says a January switch has been ruled out and that Liverpool will explore a deal next year. Goal says a winter move cannot be completely ruled out, but would need compromises from everyone involved. ⚽ Camara has started 10 of Monaco's 12 games this season, with two goals and one assist. Monaco coach Filipe Luis told L'Equipe that he 'embodies the future of the game'. 📊 By the numbers • Age: 22 (Senegal international) • Collapsed Chelsea fee in the summer: €55m • Monaco this season: 10 starts in 12 games, two goals, one assist 🔭 Why it matters Liverpool are lining up midfield options early. There is no word of a formal offer yet, and reports disagree on timing. Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield on 1 November.