It's done, Liverpool agree deal with African superstar

An exciting midfielder could soon be on his way to Liverpool, an agreement has been struck.

Liverpool have been crying out for a proper holding midfielder for years now, and under Andoni Iraola, that need is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Ever since Fabinho left Anfield in 2023, the Reds have struggled to find a natural successor to the Brazilian.

They've tried different solutions. Alexis Mac Allister has played there, Ryan Gravenberch has been deployed in the role, and even Dominik Szoboszlai has been asked to operate deeper.

But none of them are natural defensive midfielders.

And that's a problem, especially when you consider how Iraola wants his Liverpool team to play.

The Spaniard demands intensity, aggression and relentless pressing. His system is built around winning possession high up the pitch and transitioning quickly into attacking situations.

Liverpool also need a midfielder who is comfortable receiving possession under pressure, capable of progressing the ball and intelligent enough to dictate the tempo.

Essentially, they need someone who can combine Fabinho's defensive awareness with the technical qualities of a modern deep-lying playmaker.

The emergence of Trey Nyoni has certainly been encouraging. His composure and passing ability offer Liverpool something different, but expecting a teenager to shoulder that responsibility every week would be unfair.

Ultimately, Liverpool need to invest in a specialist.

If Iraola is going to implement his philosophy successfully and turn the Reds into genuine title contenders again, having the right player anchoring his midfield could make all the difference.

When you assess the facts and see what the Reds need, Lamine Camara is such an obvious choice.

The Senegalese midfielder is still very young at 22-years-old. He already has so much experience under his belt playing in the Champions League.

He comes from the same academy as Sadio Mane in Senegal and made the same first step in Europe joining FC Metz as an 18-year-old.

More importantly, he reads the game brilliantly, and he is also very comfortable on the ball. Essentially, he is the perfect package.

He is perfectly capable of doing exactly what Iraola needs in that double pivot for Liverpool.

And it looks like Liverpool recognise that, too. The reliable Indy Kaila reports that the Reds have agreed personal terms with the two-time African Young Player of the Year.

That's a massive update, and it would indicate a transfer move in January is imminent.