Lamine Camara: How much Liverpool will have to pay to beat Newcastle as negotiations step up

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Liverpool and Newcastle will reportedly go head-to-head to secure the signature of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara this summer.The Reds’ need for a more physical defensive midfield presence was laid bare once again on Friday night, as they were easily beaten by Aston Villa.As Liverpool were plodding towards another dismal defeat, news emerged from France during the game that the chase for Camara is heating up, with Newcastle seemingly taking an early lead in proceedings. Who was Liverpool’s worst player on a terrible night at Villa Park?

Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images Newcastle aim to take the initiative in €50m Camara chaseWith only one game now left to play in Liverpool’s nightmare season, transfer negotiations are expected to step up in the coming weeks.The presence of a World Cup on the calendar this summer means that some early deals could be expected, and as he prepares to play in the tournament for Senegal, Camara will no doubt want his future sorted out as soon as possible.According to French outlet Footmercato, things are heading in that direction.They claim that Newcastle have ‘accelerated’ their efforts to beat the competition and get to Camara first, with the Magpies having already met with the 22-year-old’s representatives. Photo by Franco Arland/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arne Slot insists Liverpool’s summer transfer window will be transformational after Aston Villa shameLiverpool have reportedly been made aware of Newcastle’s movements, and it is claimed that the Reds are preparing a response of their own.Keen to secure Camara as their new midfield addition, Liverpool will reportedly now step up their own efforts.In any case, Monaco are said to be expecting to bank a fee of €50m for the sale of Camara this summer, something which is not seen as being a problem for either Liverpool or Newcastle.Given the Magpies’ difficult season and their likely lack of European football, Liverpool would surely be a more attractive proposition for the Senegal international, but as the race continues to heat up, Newcastle look to have taken the initiative.

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