Senegalese midfielder Lamine Camara could be on his way out of French side AS Monaco in the winter transfer window.
The 22-year-old, who is ranked among the most valuable African footballers in the French league has developed into a very important player for the Red and Whites since joining them from Metz in 2024.
Camara has gone on to make 83 appearances across all competitions for the club, including featuring in every of their game this season.
The Senegal international was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea during the summer and was very close to a move on transfer deadline day, although talks collapsed after Monaco pulled out of an agreement with the Premier League club in the final minutes of the window.
However, his future has continued to become the subject of intense speculation, with talks that he could likely leave France in the coming weeks. Footy-Africa takes a look at three clubs in the race for the signature of the 22-year-old
Chelsea (England)
Chelsea were on the verge of signing Camara during the summer window, before Monaco pulled the plug on a deal and the Premier League side are expected to return with another offer in the January transfer window.
The Blues have had a mixed start to the 2026/27 season and the departure of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City and Andrey Santos to Manchester United, has left them short of options in the midfield.
Captain Reece James, who has also been deployed in that position, is also out with injury and they need to bolster that area of the pitch if they are to start getting consistent result.
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Liverpool (England)
Former Premier League champions Liverpool have become the latest club to show strong interest in signing Camara in the winter and are ready to battle Chelsea for the signature of the young Senegalese midfielder.
Andoni Iraola’s men failed to add a marquee signing in midfield over the summer and will now be keen to strengthen as they look to boost their title challenge.
Additionally, the uncertainty over the future of Argentine midfielder Alexis MacAllister is also expected to push their interest, especially as the former Brighton star could depart next summer.
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Manchester United (England)
Another club who could sign Lamine Camara in the summer is Manchester United. The Premier League heavyweights have endured a very difficult start to the season and need to strengthen their squad in January.
Despite signing three midfielders in the summer, they are still pushing to add another dynamic player to their squad and Camara fits into their profile, given his age and versatility.
