Newcastle United have seized the lion's share of the advantage in the heated race to secure the services of AS Monaco. �s highly coveted Senegalese mi...
Newcastle United have seized the lion's share of the advantage in the heated race to secure the services of AS Monaco. �s highly coveted Senegalese midfielder, Lamine Camara, a development that spells considerable trouble for Liverpool in their pursuit of the 22 year old African star. Exclusive information reaching GoalZaza from trusted sources close to the negotiation table indicates that the Magpies are now firmly ahead of the Reds in the battle to land the talented young man, who has built a formidable reputation for himself in the highly competitive French Ligue 1. Camara, a player whose ability to control the rhythm of a match from the middle of the pitch has drawn comparisons to some of the finest midfield generals on the continent, is seen by the Newcastle hierarchy as the perfect piece to complete their puzzle for a sustained push towards the top of the Premier League standings. The Senegal international, who has been plying his trade with great consistency at the Stade Louis II, has attracted the attention of several top clubs across Europe, but it is the offer from St James. � Park that currently holds the most weight in the scheme of things. Liverpool, who had hoped to bring the African talent to Anfield as a long term replacement for their aging midfield stalwarts, now find themselves on the back foot and will need to produce a fresh and compelling proposal if they hope to change the direction of this transfer saga. At the end of the day, the powers that be at Newcastle have shown their readiness to invest heavily in young African talent, a strategy that has already yielded rich dividends with the likes of the Nigerian international and Super Eagles talisman, Victor Osimhen, though Camara offers a different but equally crucial skill set of ball winning and distribution. The Magpies are expected to finalise the deal within the coming days, a move that would see the Senegalese star don the famous black and white kit and ply his trade in the most exciting football league in the world. For football fans in Nigeria, particularly those who congregate at viewing centres in Surulere or along the busy streets of Port Harcourt, this news is already generating heated debate. One can imagine the scenes at popular centres like Jezzyland in Port Harcourt or the bustling viewing spots around Adeniran Ogunsanya Street in Surulere, where the atmosphere would quickly shift from cautious optimism to outright celebration among the Toon Army faithful. The television sets would be surrounded by men in Newcastle jerseys and women waving the green and white of Senegal, all united in their belief that this young man is the missing link. At the end of the day, they would tell themselves that Liverpool had their chance but Newcastle showed more hunger, and in this game of football, the side that wants it more often walks away with the prize.
