As Liverpool FC prepares for the departure of its long-standing midfielder Fabinho, the club is reportedly eyeing potential replacements to fill the void. Fabinho is on the brink of completing a $52m move to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, leaving the Reds in need of a new defensive midfielder.
Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara is among the potential candidates for the role. Kamara, who joined Aston Villa last summer from Marseille, has been praised by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard for his maturity and consistency. Gerrard, who brought Kamara to the Premier League, described him as a versatile player who can play as a defensive midfielder, a left eight, a right eight, and even as a center-back in a back three.
Kamara's performances last season caught the attention of many, and he played a key role in helping Aston Villa qualify for the Europa Conference League. Despite suffering knee and ankle injuries that kept him out of the starting lineup for a period of time, Kamara made a strong comeback and made a significant impact for the Midlands side.
In addition to Kamara, Liverpool is also reportedly interested in Aurelien Tchouameni, the French prodigy currently with Real Madrid. The Reds had shown interest in Tchouameni last summer when he was with AS Monaco, but Madrid swooped in and secured his services. However, Liverpool's interest in Tchouameni remains undoused, and a fresh bid for the French international is reportedly on the cards.
The potential acquisition of Tchouameni hinges on Madrid's willingness to part ways with their recent acquisition. The Mirror recently suggested that Madrid could part with Tchouameni for a cool £90m. With the funds from the sales of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, Liverpool could potentially afford the hefty price tag.
The proposed transfers of Kamara and Tchouameni could provide Liverpool with the much-needed reinforcements in the midfield. As the club navigates the post-Fabinho era, the potential additions of Kamara and Tchouameni could bring versatility and depth to the team's midfield.
