Newcastle United have held talks over a potential move for Boubacar Kamara this summer.
The Lowdown: Out of contract
The 22-year-old has not signed a new deal with Marseille, so he finds himself out of contract in the summer.
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Currently rated at £22.5m by Transfermarkt, getting him on a free transfer at the end of the season presents a real bargain for whoever can land his signature.
The Latest: Talks held
As per The Sun, Kamara has already held talks with Newcastle over a possible move, along with West Ham United.
Manchester United are also thought to be interested in a cut-price deal, while Crystal Palace have also joined the race.
The Verdict: No-brainer
It is a no-brainer for Newcastle to try and get a player of Kamara’s quality for free.
Once dubbed a ‘phenomenon‘ by former Marseille team-mate Rolando, he is seen as ‘one of the next big things‘ according to Daily Mirror journalist David Anderson.
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At just 22 years of age, the Frenchman has so much potential, and even if it does not work out for him on Tyneside, he is sure to have a high sell-on value.
A bonus for Eddie Howe is that Kamara is equally as comfortable as a centre-back as he is in defensive midfield, so his versatility could prove to be a real asset in the Magpies’ squad if this proposed move comes off.
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