Newcastle interested in signing Lamine Camara | OneFootball

Newcastle United hold long-term interest in signing Monaco’s Lamine Camara, per L’Equipe, and this could be the perfect moment to bring him to St James’ Park.

The Geordies could use a proper holding midfielder who can control the ebb and flow of the game while providing excellent defensive cover, and Camara fits the bill.

Sandro Tonali might leave Newcastle this summer with several teams interested in his signature.

Camara is the perfect replacement for the Italian. He can sit at the base of midfield, allowing Bruno Guimaraes and a more attacking midfielder to shine further forward.

If Newcastle manage to keep hold of Tonali, alongside Guimaraes, Camara can help rejuvenate that midfield in a way Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey haven’t.

He is an expert at winning the ball back and progressing it with intent.

The Senegal international has experience in winning, having played a crucial role as the Lions of Teranga claimed the African Cup of Nations months ago.

In 2023, over the course of weeks, he won the CHAN (African Nations Championship) and the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, earning Player of the Tournament in both competitions.

He signed for FC Metz in Ligue 2 in February of that year, and within months, earned a move to Monaco. In January 2024, he was named CAF Young Player of the Year.

Unfortunately, Newcastle are not alone in the race for his signature, with Liverpool considering a bid.

He comes from the same Generation Foot academy as Sadio Mane, and they both progressed through Metz.

However, Newcastle should do everything to land Camara ahead of the competition. He is exactly what the engine room is crying out for.

Eddie Howe’s side thrives on overpowering opponents, but they have lacked control. He can provide renewed energy and the control the Magpies have been missing.