A starter in AS Monaco’s first ten Ligue 1 matches, Lamine Camara is reportedly being closely watched by Napoli, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 22-year-old Senegal midfielder played all 90 minutes of Senegal’s 4-1 win over Sudan.
At Monaco, Lamine Camara has not missed a single Ligue 1 minute this season. The 22-year-old Senegal midfielder has started the first ten matches of the season and is one of only two outfield players to have played all 900 league minutes, according to Ligue 1 statistics relayed by Ligue1.com. He has one assist to his name, and he is under contract with the Principality club until 2030.
On the other side of the Alps, Napoli are reportedly keeping a very close eye on the player’s situation, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, as relayed by OneFootball and Get French Football News. No negotiations or offers are documented at this stage: for now, it is a transfer rumour.
A collapsed transfer last summer
Camara’s name had already circulated in the transfer market. Last summer, he came close to joining Chelsea, with the transfer collapsing in the final minutes of the window, according to OneFootball.
At the Rock, the Senegal international has established himself as a key figure, with ten starts in ten Ligue 1 matchdays and full playing time, according to Ligue 1 statistics.
Napoli looking to refresh their midfield
Napoli, tenth in Serie A, are looking to revitalise their midfield, according to OneFootball. In that context, Camara’s name is being mentioned, though no concrete progress has been reported.
Senegal as a sounding board
His standing nevertheless extends beyond Ligue 1. In Senegal’s 4-1 win over Sudan, Camara played the full 90 minutes, according to FBref data. The midfielder now has 39 caps for Senegal, under head coach Patrick Vieira, according to OneFootball.
Between full playing time at club level and a complete match for his national team, the player’s profile is being highlighted at a time when Napoli are watching him. The file documents no discussions between the two clubs.
Monaco hold the cards
With a contract running until 2030, AS Monaco have clear room to decide the matter. A club decision on a possible departure for Camara is expected during the winter transfer window.
Until then, Monaco will return to action after the international break, with a midfielder who has not missed a single Ligue 1 minute this season.