Liverpool and Newcastle United have been linked with a summer move for 22-year-old AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.
The 22-year-old has done quite well in the French league, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for the two Premier League clubs. According to Football Insider, he could cost £40 million at the end of the season.
It is no secret that Liverpool needs more physicality and defensive steel in the middle of the park. They need someone who can break down the opposition’s attacking moves and help the team defensively. The 22-year-old has the physicality and technical attributes for English football, and he could prove to be an excellent long-term investment for Liverpool.
Signing the player would also allow Gravenberch to operate with more freedom. The Netherlands international has been used as a defensive midfielder, but he is better suited to central midfield.
As far as Newcastle United is concerned, they could use an upgrade on Joelinton. Camara could form a super partnership with Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. Signing the 22-year-old midfielder will help Newcastle tighten up in the middle of the park, and it will help them dominate contests.
It has been a mediocre season for Newcastle, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They will be hoping to qualify for the Champions League, and they will look to do well in the domestic competitions as well.
Camara could thrive in England
Camara has the quality to thrive in the Premier League, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. He will look to compete at a high-level and push for trophies. Liverpool could be a more attractive destination for the player. The asking price might seem expensive right now, but the transfer market is inflated, and Camara might be able to justify the investment in future.
He is a young player with a lot of potential, and the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle will do well to secure his signature. He has shown his quality in France, and this is the right time for him to take the next step in his development and join a bigger club.