Liverpool are reportedly holding discussions over a move for AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara ahead of the January transfer window.
The news comes despite Liverpool opting against signing a new central midfielder during the summer, a decision that has since drawn scrutiny.
The Reds sold Curtis Jones to Inter Milan in the summer but chose not to bring in a direct replacement for the departed midfielder.
Manager Andoni Iraola currently has Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo available as deeper midfield options at the club.
Young midfielder Trey Nyoni has also been identified as a potential source of cover in that area of the pitch, though he remains a developing talent.
Endo has found himself increasingly on the periphery in recent seasons, while Nyoni is considered too young to be relied upon at the highest level consistently.
Gravenberch, meanwhile, has attracted attention for what some observers have described as average performances over recent months.
According to Football Insider, Iraola is concerned about the depth and quality of his current midfield options and is considering addressing that gap in January.
Camara has demonstrated his qualities in Ligue 1 over recent seasons, with the Monaco man noted for his ability to read the game and contribute defensively.
The midfielder is yet to reach his prime, which would make him an attractive long-term acquisition for Liverpool if a deal can be secured this winter.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can successfully lure the reported £47 million-valued Camara to Anfield during the upcoming transfer window.
On the pitch, Liverpool head into the weekend buoyed by a 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham, with a Premier League fixture against AFC Bournemouth now on the horizon.