Sport nationGlen Kamara, the Leeds United midfielder, has agreed to personal terms with French Ligue 1 side Rennes, according to reports from Ouest France. The Finland international has been a consistent performer for Leeds since his £5m move from Rangers last August, impressing manager Daniel Farke and fans alike with his solid displays.
Kamara’s departure would be a blow to Leeds, who are already reeling from the recent sales of Archie Gray to Tottenham and Marc Roca to Real Betis. However, the potential transfer fee from Rennes could provide a welcome boost to Leeds’ transfer budget as they seek to strengthen their squad for another promotion push.
The 27-year-old midfielder has been a key player for Leeds, starting 35 Championship games last season and scoring two goals. His consistent performances earned him praise from former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, who described Kamara as “terrific” during his time at Ibrox.
Rennes have been long-time admirers of Kamara, with reports in France suggesting they attempted to sign him from Rangers in 2022. The French club sees Kamara as a priority signing this summer, and with personal terms agreed, the deal is expected to be completed soon.
While the exact transfer fee is unknown, Leeds will be hoping to recoup a significant portion of their investment in Kamara. The club has already generated significant funds from the sales of Gray and Roca, with Brighton also interested in signing Georginio Rutter for £30m.
Kamara’s departure would leave a gap in Leeds’ midfield, but the club has already begun strengthening their squad with the signing of Joe Rodon from Tottenham. Manager Daniel Farke is keen to build a strong squad to challenge for promotion next season, and the funds generated from player sales will be crucial in achieving that goal.
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