Liverpool told Lamine Camara price tag as Monaco move accelerates
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Credit: Imago Mon 18 May 2026 17:45, UK Liverpool will be able to sign Monaco star Lamine Camara for around £40million this summer as Arne Slot eyes a midfield overhaul.Camara proved his quality in what could have been his final game for Monaco with a brace in their 5-4 loss at Strasbourg on Sunday.The Senegal international is wanted across Europe ahead of the summer window, with Liverpool battling Newcastle for his services as it stands.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Monaco will demand around £40m for his services from the Reds ahead of next season.Slot is set to focus on bolstering his options in the middle of the park when it comes to Liverpool’s transfer plans this summer, as several current stars are linked with moves away. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Monaco set £40million price tag for Lamine Camara amid Liverpool interestCamara ranks highly among Ligue 1 midfielders for several key defensive statistics this season, yet displayed his attacking prowess with aplomb last time out against Strasbourg.Liverpool could focus on signing him as soon as some of their current midfielders are sold, with the likes of Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo linked with moves away.Minutes played97′Goals2Touches97Chances created3Accurate passes67/72Fouls won1Recoveries5Camara’s stats vs StrasbourgSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “I don’t think he will cost a huge fee.
You’re probably looking at around £40million-plus for someone like Camara, who is under contract until 2029.“Let’s see what happens with any potential exits at Anfield, and then maybe then they might accelerate their interest in somebody like Camara.”Liverpool leading Spurs in Maghnes Akliouche race as double Monaco swoop plottedThe Reds are prioritising a new right winger to replace the outgoing Mo Salah, who will be hoping to play his final game for the club next weekend against Brentford.Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Liverpool are in pole position to sign Akliouche ahead of Tottenham this summer following his own standout season for Monaco.The 24-year-old has been named in France’s World Cup squad after registering seven goals and 10 assists in 43 appearances for the Ligue 1 club in 2025-26.Champions League qualification means they are ahead of Spurs in the race to sign Akliouche, as he edges towards leaving following Monaco’s own failure to finish in a European spot. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.