{"id":33741,"date":"2025-12-18T15:09:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/newcastle-aim-to-sign-lamine-kamara-in-2026-amid-comparisons-with-kante\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:09:19","slug":"newcastle-aim-to-sign-lamine-kamara-in-2026-amid-comparisons-with-kante","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/newcastle-aim-to-sign-lamine-kamara-in-2026-amid-comparisons-with-kante\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle aim to sign Lamine Kamara in 2026 amid comparisons with Kante"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/newcastle-aim-to-sign-lamine-kamara-in-2026-amid-comparisons-with-kante\/#Newcastle_aim_to_add_vital_midfield_reinforcements\" >Newcastle aim to add vital midfield reinforcements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/newcastle-aim-to-sign-lamine-kamara-in-2026-amid-comparisons-with-kante\/#Kamara_would_be_a_bargain_replacement_for_Neves_for_Newcastle\" >Kamara would be a bargain replacement for Neves for Newcastle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Newcastle United are now reported to have their sights set on signing a midfield reinforcement who has been compared to the iconic N&#8217;Golo Kante.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"newcastle-chasing-key-midfield-addition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcastle_aim_to_add_vital_midfield_reinforcements\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Newcastle aim to add vital midfield reinforcements<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s pretty much an open secret that Newcastle are eyeing another midfield star for 2026. The usual reliable trio of Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno Guimar\u00e3es is showing signs of decline without the necessary depth, and PIF will need to rectify that when the January transfer window opens.<\/p>\n<p>Joelinton has particularly struggled this season and currently has to battle injury issues. Eddie Howe revealed the news earlier this week, telling reporters: <em>&#8220;Joelington is recovering from a groin injury. He is reasonably fit but we will only use him in an emergency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;For example, defending a corner in the final minutes of a game. He&#8217;s been training, but he&#8217;s probably not completing every practice at full intensity.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Without him, Newcastle will be forced to look to the likes of Joe Willock, Lewis Miley and Jacob Ramsey, who has struggled with summer signings. Compared to the robust nature of Joelinton&#8217;s work, none of these three represent comparable replacements or upgrades in other departments.<\/p>\n<p>One man who could arrive to solve those problems is Ruben Neves. The Al Hilal midfielder has just over six months left on his contract with Saudi Arabia, but could leave sooner than that in the January transfer window. Newcastle, along with other clubs, are reportedly interested in the Portugal international.<\/p>\n<p>However, Neves is not the only name left on the January shortlist. According to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail, Newcastle are currently looking to sign Lamine Camara from AS Monaco. The talented midfielder is being monitored by the Magpies ahead of next month.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"camara-would-be-bargain-neves-alternative-for-newcastle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kamara_would_be_a_bargain_replacement_for_Neves_for_Newcastle\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Kamara would be a bargain replacement for Neves for Newcastle<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Neves would have been a Newcastle player if they hadn&#8217;t been held back by the wage structure. Alas, the reality is that even if they wanted to bring the Saudi Arabian&#8217;s \u00a315m-a-year salary back to the Premier League, they are unlikely to get a deal. So Tyneside residents may need to find an alternative, and that&#8217;s where Kamara could come into the picture.<\/p>\n<p>    Compared to former Premier League winner Kante, the Monaco star is still only 21 years old and has not even reached the peak of his powers. Kamara is currently representing Senegal at AFCON, so a move next month may be unlikely, but Newcastle should try to secure a move beyond the winter window.<\/p>\n<p>Camara, who was described as a &#8220;complete midfielder&#8221; by Como scout Ben Mattinson this time last year, could be the answer to Newcastle&#8217;s problems in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle United are now reported to have their sights set on signing a midfield reinforcement who has been compared to the iconic N&#8217;Golo Kante. Newcastle aim to add vital midfield reinforcements It&#8217;s pretty much an open secret that Newcastle are eyeing another midfield star for 2026. 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