Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Arne Slot future, Lamine Camara 'response'

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Today07:16 BSTCamara battleLiverpool is being tipped to rival Newcastle for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.The Senegal international has caught the eye this season with a number of Premier League clubs monitoring his progress.Foot Mercato reports that Newcastle has stepped up its pursuit of the midfielder, who will cost $58M, with Liverpool tipped to respond with their own approach.Today07:16 BSTSlot latestArne Slot knocked back more questions over his future after Liverpool’s defeat to Aston Villa, which leaves the Reds’ Champions League hopes hanging in the balance.Liverpool went into its penultimate game of the campaign at Villa Park knowing that victory would secure a top-five finish in the Premier League, and with it a place at Europe’s top table once again.Liverpool’s latest failure will almost certainly see questions over Slot’s future as head coach grow. The Dutchman insisted during the week that he is still confident he will remain in charge next season, but he was in no mood to discuss his future again on Friday."It's not about me, it's about us being disappointed with the result,” Slot told the BBC’s Match of the Day.“I spoke yesterday on it and that's enough.

Our focus is on the Brentford game and making sure we earn the support of the fans by starting the game aggressive and well.“The culmination of the fan support and a good performance will lead us to what we want to achieve and that is qualifying for the Champions League."