Instead, Derby County have stepped in to move for the Celtic defender, who was expected to accept a season-long loan deal at Elland Road after United agreed terms with the SPL champions.
An offer of a permanent deal from Derby boss Billy Davies looks set to prize him to Pride Park. The former Burnley player would have provided Kevin Blackwell with another option at left-back alongside another former Celtic defender, Stephen Crainey.
Camara is believed to have been offered a two-year contract at Pride Park, and the option of a permanent deal proved appealing to a player who turned 31 in June.
