Newcastle United are facing an important few weeks in the transfer market. The Magpies remain determined to keep Sandro Tonali despite growing interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
However, the club are also preparing for every possible scenario. Newcastle’s recruitment team have already identified midfield as a key area to strengthen this summer, and that need would increase if Tonali leaves St James’ Park.
Tottenham have already seen an £80 million bid rejected for the Italian international.
While Newcastle are reluctant to lose one of their most important players, they are reportedly making plans behind the scenes in case the situation changes.
As a result, attention has turned towards a midfielder who is currently representing Senegal at the World Cup.
According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are ready to move quickly for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara if Tonali departs this summer.
The report claims Newcastle have monitored the 22-year-old for several months and view him as a long-term target. Club officials are also keen to act quickly to avoid competition from rival clubs.
Monaco are reportedly aware of the growing interest in Camara and could be willing to sanction a sale if they receive the right offer.
The midfielder made 24 Ligue 1 appearances last season and contributed three goals and four assists from midfield. He is now attracting further attention while representing Senegal at the World Cup.
Camara featured in Senegal’s first two games at the World Cup. He could play a key role for his country throughout the tournament.
Newcastle are aware that a strong World Cup could increase interest in the midfielder and make a future deal more complicated.
For now, Newcastle remain focused on keeping Tonali. However, Football Insider reports that any money generated from a potential sale would be reinvested into the squad immediately.
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