**Liverpool made four new signings in the summer transfer window under Andoni Iraola but are expected to be active in the upcoming months.**
Julian Ward appears likely to succeed Richard Hughes as the club’s new sporting director, and the Englishman has his work cut out for him to improve the squad.
Midfield, in particular, is an area of concern, especially with Alexis Mac Allister’s future uncertain.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Lamine Camara, who came close to joining Chelsea before the transfer deadline.
And now, reports from England confirm that the Reds are leading the race to secure his signature.
[Caught Offside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/09/20/sources-liverpool-lead-premier-league-interest-camara/) report that Liverpool are at the front of the queue for the midfielder, who has been in fine form for Monaco this season.
Camara’s move to Chelsea was close to being confirmed on deadline day, but the Ligue 1 side pulled the plug on the deal as they decided against selling him.
After his move to Stamford Bridge broke down, various reports across the continent confirmed that Liverpool called his agents to inform them that they could make a move for Camara in the future.
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