Newcastle start summer plans with move for Monaco midfielder
Newcastle United have shown a 'genuine interest' in AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as part of their summer transfer plans amid a squad rebuild. The 22-year-old has attracted attention from several European clubs, with Newcastle hopeful of securing him at a reasonable fee after Monaco missed out on the Champions League. Camara, a key player for Senegal, has performed strongly in Ligue 1 this season and is being considered as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali, whose future at the club is uncertain.
- ▪Newcastle United are targeting AS Monaco's Lamine Camara as Eddie Howe reshapes the squad.
- ▪Camara has scored one goal and provided four assists in Ligue 1 this season, ranking in the top 10% of midfielders in several key metrics.
- ▪Monaco will not qualify for the Champions League, potentially making Camara available at a lower transfer fee.
- ▪Newcastle are seeking a central midfielder due to uncertainty over Sandro Tonali's future, with Manchester United and Arsenal interested in the Italian.
- ▪Lamine Camara was named in the Team of the Tournament during Senegal's 2022 Africa Cup of Nations victory and has earned 41 international caps.
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