Liverpool are ready to do battle with Newcastle United for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara this summer.
Foot Mercato report that Newcastle have already made a move for the 22-year-old, and Liverpool will respond to it.
Newcastle book a meeting
The website explains that after another stellar season with Monaco, Lamine Camara looks set to be a key player in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle have stepped up their efforts for him, and the belief is that Liverpool could quickly follow suit. Monaco currently value the Senegalese international at around €50m.
He’s been one of the standout performers in the Monegasque squad this season, shining brightly and managing four goals and an assist in 30 games.
Monaco are expecting him to be a part of a summer of huge sales. They are aware that the midfielder enjoys ‘immense popularity’ across the continent. The Ligue 1 side are poised for a ‘veritable tidal wave of interest’ from the Premier League in particular.
Several English clubs have already inquired about the player’s situation. According to FM’s information, Newcastle have already decided to accelerate their pursuit. They want to get ahead of the game in case Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães depart.
Liverpool ‘extremely keen’
Lamine Camara is their top priority. They are now ready to move forward, and things have progressed in recent days. Newcastle’s management have organised a meeting with the player’s representatives.
But they are not alone in the race. According to FM’s sources, Liverpool are also ‘extremely keen’ on a deal. Liverpool now know about the meeting between Camara’s representatives and Newcastle.
And it is now pushing the Reds to step up their efforts to avoid being outmanoeuvred. The asking price would be around €50m. That figure is seen as ‘far from insurmountable’ for Newcastle or Liverpool.
Monaco, meanwhile, would pocket a €35m profit on a player who cost them €15m in the summer of 2024. Now the Premier League appears to be the next destination for him.