{"id":1039966,"date":"2026-09-03T01:50:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T01:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1039966\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T01:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T01:50:23","slug":"liverpool-ornstein-hints-at-double-midfield-deal-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1039966\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool: Ornstein hints at double midfield deal in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Ornstein has suggested Liverpool<\/a> could replace Alexis Mac Allister next year by hijacking Chelsea\u2019s move for Monaco star Lamine Camara.<\/p>\n

Chelsea struck a \u20ac55million (\u00a347m) deal with Monaco for Camara on deadline day. The Blues also agreed an initial six-year contract with the midfielder that included the option for an extra 12 months.<\/p>\n

Camara passed his medical and was expected to officially join Xabi Alonso\u2019s side as a replacement for \u00a3125m Manchester City signing Enzo Fernandez.<\/p>\n

But Chelsea were left furious when Monaco called off the transfer with just one minute before the 11pm deadline.<\/p>\n

Liverpool have been credited with interest in Camara, setting up a potential battle with Chelsea for his services next year.<\/p>\n

Liverpool spent huge money on French winger Bradley Barcola this summer, but they did not give Andoni Iraola a new defensive midfielder.<\/p>\n

READ \u2013 The 20 most expensive forwards ever: Barcola only scrapes into the top ten<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

When asked about their midfield weaknesses on The Athletic FC podcast<\/a>, Ornstein said:\u00a0\u201cThere was a period of rumours, maybe a slight possibility, that Alexis Mac Allister<\/strong><\/a> might leave.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was linked with Manchester City, and, I think, earlier in the window with others as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cCurtis Jones left, too, so I understand your point on the holding midfield position.<\/p>\n

\u201cInformation reached us around deadline day that if Mac Allister had left, their top choice would have been Lamine Camara from Monaco.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo maybe we have to watch this space in the future to see what happens around that.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to City, Real Madrid have also been mentioned as possible suitors for Mac Allister.<\/p>\n

Lamine Camara on Liverpool midfield shortlist<\/p>\n

When quizzed on a potential exit, Mac Allister\u2019s father and agent, Carlos, said this week: \u201cAlexis is not thinking about leaving Liverpool. He wants to stay at the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiverpool have not started talks to renew Alexis\u2019s contract, but the player\u2019s desire is to continue at the club.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mac Allister\u2019s current deal runs until June 2028.<\/p>\n

But even if the Argentine stays, Liverpool fans would argue the club needs to sign a talented young midfielder such as Camara to help future-proof the position.<\/p>\n

Ben Jacobs has also discussed Camara potentially moving to Anfield, saying<\/strong><\/a>: \u201cLiverpool don\u2019t want Lamine Camara now. They never explored it. Alexis Mac Allister is still at the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut my understanding is that Liverpool said to Monaco, \u2018Wait\u2019. Liverpool said to Camara, \u2018Wait\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow, to be clear, so this is not taken out of context, we are not saying Liverpool interfered in the deal relating to Chelsea.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were saying all day, Liverpool said to Monaco and Liverpool said to Camara, if you don\u2019t get your move, and it was not looking likely in the middle of the day, we will be back for you potentially in 2027.\u201d<\/p>\n

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