Liverpool plan to counter Newcastle United\u2019s move for Lamine Camara, as the Reds\u2019 owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), face a problem in their quest to bring Yan Diomande to Anfield.<\/p>\n
On May 12, TEAMtalk\u2019s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, reported Liverpool and Newcastle\u2019s interest in AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sources have told us that Liverpool<\/a> have watched Camara, who is a versatile midfielder and can play as a number 6 or number eight.<\/p>\n We also reported how Newcastle<\/a> have been hugely impressed with the 22-year-old AS Monaco and Senegal international midfielder.<\/p>\n Bailey reported:\u201d Recruitment staff at St James\u2019 Park are understood to believe Camara has the profile to adapt quickly to the pace and intensity of English football.<\/p>\n \u201cA well-placed source has confirmed to TEAMtalk that Camara is now regarded as a player of \u2018increasing interest; not only to Newcastle, but to a growing number of Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n \u201cThe same source indicated there is a strong expectation within football circles that the Senegal international is highly likely to move to England this summer if the right proposal arrives.\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool and Newcastle competiting for Lamine Camara<\/p>\n FootMercato<\/a> has now reported that Newcastle have made a move to sign Camara, and that Liverpool will \u2018respond\u2019.<\/p>\n \u2018Newcastle make a move for Lamine Camara, Liverpool will respond\u2019, reads the headline in the report of the French news outlet, which has claimed that AS Monaco want \u20ac50million (\u00a343.6m, $58.1m) for the youngster.<\/p>\n The report has stated: \u2018In recent months, several English clubs have already enquired about the former Metz player\u2019s situation.<\/p>\n \u2018Many more will be interested in him during the next transfer window, but according to our information,\u00a0Newcastle have already decided to accelerate their pursuit.\u2019<\/p>\n FootMercato added: \u2018The club is ready to move forward, and things have progressed in recent days: a meeting has been held between Newcastle\u2019s management and the representatives of the Monaco player.<\/p>\n \u2018But Newcastle are far from alone in the pursuit. According to our sources,\u00a0Liverpool are also extremely keen on the deal.<\/p>\n \u2018The Reds\u2019 management has been informed of the recent meeting between Camara\u2019s representatives and the Magpies.<\/p>\n \u2018This information is now prompting the Merseyside club to step up their efforts to avoid being outmanoeuvred.\u2019<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk\u00a0as a preferred source on Google\u00a0<\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Liverpool plan for Yan Diomande could collapse<\/p>\n Our transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, has reported that Yan Diomande could decide to stay at RB Leipzig and not move to Liverpool<\/a> in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Liverpool have made Diomande<\/a> their top winger target to replace Mohamed Salah, who will leave the Reds at the end of the season.<\/p>\n The Premier League club\u2019s plan is to strike an agreement with Diomande\u2019s agents before the start of the 2026 World Cup finals this summer.<\/p>\n Liverpool then plan to enter formal talks with the winger\u2019s club, RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n While Liverpool are in talks with the Ivory Coast international\u2019s representatives, we understand that the winger is \u2018increasingly open to remaining at Leipzig for at least another 12 months.\u2019<\/p>\n Bailey has reported: \u201cThe teenager is believed to have loved both life in Germany and the environment within the Red Bull system, with those around him convinced his development is still accelerating rapidly.\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool will not sack Arne Slot<\/p>\n Despite Liverpool\u2019s defeat to Aston Villa on Friday evening and Mohamed Salah\u2019s public criticism of manager Arne Slot<\/a> on Saturday, FSG have no plans to sack the Dutchman, according to\u00a0The Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n