Crystal Palace submit offer to Monaco for Lamine Camara
Crystal Palace have reportedly submitted an offer to AS Monaco for Lamine Camara, but the French club's management are holding out for a €50m transfer fee. The Eagles are eager to sign the Senegalese midfielder, who has impressed in his time at Monaco.
Why it matters for Crystal Palace
The signing of Lamine Camara would be a significant boost to Crystal Palace's midfield, which has struggled in recent seasons. The Eagles are currently 40 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race and have lost their last two matches.
What comes next?
Crystal Palace will be hoping to secure the signing of Lamine Camara in the coming weeks, but Monaco's high asking price may prove to be a stumbling block. The Eagles have a busy schedule ahead of them, with their next fixture against Ipswich at home on September 12.
Crystal Palace are currently 15th in the Premier League table, with 45 points from 38 games. They have scored 41 goals and conceded 51, with a goal difference of -10. Their recent form has been poor, with a 0-2-3 record in their last five matches. They have lost their last two matches, including a 1-2 defeat to Arsenal on May 24.
The Eagles are reportedly interested in signing Lamine Camara, who has impressed in his time at Monaco. The Senegalese midfielder has made 30 appearances for the French club, scoring five goals and providing four assists. He has a contract until 2029 and is considered one of the top midfielders in the league.
Manchester United and Liverpool are also reportedly interested in signing Lamine Camara, but Monaco's high asking price may prove to be a stumbling block. The French club's management are holding out for a €50m transfer fee, which may be too high for the Eagles to pay.
In related news, Crystal Palace's league standing is 15th in the Premier League, with 45 points from 38 games. They have scored 41 goals and conceded 51, with a goal difference of -10. Their recent form has been poor, with a 0-2-3 record in their last five matches. They have lost their last two matches, including a 1-2 defeat to Arsenal on May 24. Their next fixture is against Ipswich at home on September 12.
