Crystal Palace have moved first for Lamine Camara, but AS Monaco are making it clear they will not let one of their most regular players go cheaply. The French club want 50 million euros for the 22-year-old midfielder, with Nottingham Forest also preparing an official offer and Manchester United and Liverpool waiting to see how the situation develops.
It is a significant valuation for a player Monaco signed from FC Metz for about 15 million euros in the summer of 2024. Camara has continued to grow into an important part of the squad, and Monaco are now in the middle of a wider summer reshuffle after already selling Maghnes Akliouche to PSG for 50 million euros.
Monaco set a high bar after Akliouche sale
The message from Monaco is straightforward: if another major departure is coming, they want it on their terms. Akliouche’s move to PSG has already altered the shape of their summer, and the club are said to want to complete one more major sale before moving on to replacement plans.
That is where Lamine Camara comes in. He is not only one of Monaco’s most regular players, but also one of their strongest market values. With a contract running until June 2029, Monaco are in no rush to weaken their position, especially with Premier League interest now becoming more concrete.
Why Premier League clubs are watching closely
Camara’s profile explains why the interest has sharpened. Last season he made 30 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing four assists. For a 22-year-old midfielder, that kind of consistency is exactly what attracts clubs looking for reliability and development in the same package.
Crystal Palace’s offer has put the race into motion, and Nottingham Forest are now preparing their own. Manchester United and Liverpool, meanwhile, are still waiting before making a more concrete move. That leaves Monaco in a strong position for now, even if the pressure will increase if more clubs decide the fee is worth paying.
What Monaco want next
Monaco’s next step is tied to both sides of the market. They are still reshuffling the squad, they want another big sale, and they are also looking at replacement options, with Erik Lira identified as their planned target. That means Camara’s future is likely to become one of the more significant late-summer transfer stories.
For now, the key point is simple. Crystal Palace have made the first concrete move, Nottingham Forest are lining up their response, and Monaco have set the price at 50 million euros. In a market where several Premier League clubs are circling, that figure will decide whether this becomes a quick deal or a longer battle.
