Newcastle United are eyeing a double deal to sign AS Monaco duo Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara after recent scouting missions, according to TEAMtalk.
The Magpies had a busy summer transfer window last year, bringing in the likes of Anthony Elanga, Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Woltemade, Yoanne Wissa, Jacob Ramsey, and Malick Thiaw, but they have had a disappointing campaign and currently face a battle to qualify for Europe next season.
Despite that, Eddie Howe is looking to strengthen the squad once more to ensure it doesn't happen again, and midfield and attack have been identified as key positions for the transfer market.
Newcastle Eyeing Monaco Double Deal
Akliouche
The Toon have been scouring Europe for potential options to come into the squad this summer, and recent scouting trips have seen them travel to Ligue 1 to watch Monaco on a regular basis.
It's understood that there, the recruitment staff have been left very impressed by the performances of both winger Akliouche, and central midfielder Camara, and both players would be open to making the switch to the Premier League to improve their career status.
Winger Akliouche, who has been described as having a 'left foot made of gold', has featured regularly on the right wing this season, but is also capable of playing as a number ten or on the left. Camara, who is considered to be one of the most exciting midfield prospects in Europe, is a defensive-minded central midfielder who is good on the ball too, and could slot into Howe's high-intensity style.
Newcastle are facing serious concerns around the future of their midfield, with Bruno Guimaraes strongly linked to Man Utd alongside current teammate Sandro Tonali, while there has also been speculation that Joelinton could head to Saudi Arabia.
The attack is also a concern with Wissa and Woltemade both struggling since their arrivals, while Elanga has largely been considered a flop despite his two goals against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Newcastle Could Splash Cash to Strengthen
Lamine Camara for Monaco
With a number of players linked with an exit, plus the new Premier League financial rules coming in, it could be the perfect summer for the Magpies to spend big and strengthen.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how Camara and Akliouche would fit into an Eddie Howe squad at Newcastle, and this was it's response:
Maghnes Akliouche: Right-sided creator; fits Howe’s 4-3-3 as an inverted winger. Brings close control, link-up, and chance creation—adds craft vs low blocks but needs defensive intensity.
Lamine Camara: Energetic #8/6 hybrid; suits high-press system. Ball-winning, progressive passing, and stamina complement Bruno Guimarães; adds dynamism and rotation depth in midfield.
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