Leeds United is on the verge of confirming their sixth permanent sale of the summer, with Glen Kamara set to join Rennes for £8.5m. This follows the sales of Archie Gray, Kris Klaesson, Marc Roca, Diego Llorente, and Charlie Cresswell. While Kamara’s exit may come as a surprise, given he only joined Leeds from Rangers a year ago, it represents instant profit for the club, which is beneficial in the eyes of Profit & Sustainability.
However, more sales are expected, with Crysencio Summerville reportedly “weighing up his future” amid interest from Newcastle, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa. Summerville’s potential exit could fetch Leeds up to £40m. Additionally, other players like Illan Meslier, Junior Firpo, Patrick Bamford, and Joel Piroe have admirers from foreign clubs.
One player whose entourage expects him to depart is Willy Gnonto. Newcastle and Everton are among the clubs keen on signing him, with Nottingham Forest having previously tabled a £16.9m bid that has since gone cold. According to TeamTalk, Gnonto wants to leave Leeds for a Premier League club this summer, and his entourage expects him to do so.
Leeds wants at least £25m for Gnonto, which would represent a huge profit considering they bought him for £3.8m from Zurich. While £25m may be ambitious for a player who struggled to live up to his hype during the 2023-24 campaign, anything over £20m would still be seen as excellent business for the club.
The article highlights Leeds United’s active engagement in the transfer market, with multiple sales and potential exits on the horizon. It also emphasizes the importance of Profit & Sustainability, as the club seeks to balance their finances while remaining competitive.