Monaco rejects Crystal Palace's verbal bid for midfielder Lamine Camara

Crystal Palace had a verbal bid for midfielder Lamine Camara turned down by Ligue 1 side Monaco. The offer, reportedly exceeding £35 million, would have positioned Camara as one of Palace's most expensive signings. The 22-year-old Senegal international has played 49 matches for his national team and was part of the squad at this summer's World Cup. Palace continues to bolster its squad this summer under new manager Pierre Sage, with four signings, including striker Evann Guessand and winger Dwight McNeil. The Eagles are preparing for their final pre-season friendly against Freiburg before embarking on their Premier League campaign against Everton on August 22.

• 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Palace bid for Monaco midfielder Camara rejected
• 2:20 PMBBC Sport — Palace bid for Monaco midfielder Camara rejected