Newcastle are trying to hijack Liverpool midfield move but it could work out in the Reds’ favour

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Liverpool have watched Camara closely, but Newcastle are now said to be showing the strongest intent.Liverpool and Newcastle could continue their close — though perhaps not amicable — transfer relationship this summer. TEAMtalk report that he is valued at around £39m, with Newcastle now growing in confidence over a possible move.Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal have all tracked him, while several other Premier League clubs are also said to have watched him closely.Losing out on a transfer to a rival is never a good look.

Credit: Liverpool FC/Steven Halliwell/MI News/NurPhoto/Getty Images The last thing Newcastle will want is a repeat of last summer, when Liverpool signed their best player and the player they wanted to replace him with. They were refusing to budge with Alexander Isak, so Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike, before going back in for the Swede in the final days of the window.If Newcastle can land a quality replacement like Camara, their stance on Tonali may soften.

In that case, this is a conversation Liverpool should be trying to have.Camara would be a smart signing for Newcastle. Tonali would be a statement signing for Liverpool.