Talks held: NUFC now eyeing £22.5m-rated ace for free in summer; he's been dubbed a 'phenomenon'

Newcastle United have held talks over a potential move for Boubacar Kamara this summer.

The 22-year-old has not signed a new deal with Marseille, so he finds himself out of contract in the summer.

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.

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.

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.

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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