Update on Leeds United’s Glen Kamara pursuit amid £4m Rangers claims - Rangers News 18/7/23

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Cameron Willis

Leeds United are “assessing” Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara as the Championship club look to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking this season.

That’s according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, who provide an update on the Finland international midfielder, 27, in a report surrounding Chelsea talent Ethan Ampadu.

According to the Post, Leeds United are closing in on a permanent move for Chelsea defender Ampadu as those links to Glen Kamara and Rangers continue to persist.

The report claims that Daniel Farke does “need to bolster” the middle of the park in Yorkshire and that Glen Kamara is a legitimate option, although they face stiff competition for the Rangers star.

This comes amid earlier reports which had suggested that Leeds United were now leading the chase for the 52-cap Finnish international star.

There have also been claims from the 4th Official that Leeds United have agreed personal terms with Glen Kamara ahead of an initial £4m deal which includes a 10% sell-on and achievable add-ons.

If these are reached, it could bring the deal closer to the £5m Rangers have reportedly been clear that they want to recoup for the ex-Arsenal Academy graduate.

The reports are in keeping with claims from leading Rangers insider Four Lads Had a Dream, who explained Glen Kamara was not included in the club’s Germany training camp because he was busy “negotiating his exit”.

Leeds United have already had a busy transfer window, at least in terms of outgoings, with several of the club’s highest-paid stars vacating Elland Road following their relegation.

Marc Roca, Robin Koch, Diego Llorente, Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen have all been shipped out on loan deals, whilst highest-earner Rodrigo is off to Al-Rayyan in Qatar.

There is also much speculation over the futures of Illan Meslier and Junior Firpo, with offers likely for Willy Gnonto, Jack Harrison and Tyler Adams.

Glen Kamara could be about to buck the trend of exits for Leeds United, who are on the verge of a full takeover from USA sports group 49ers Enterprises.

FFP rules will restrict what the club can spend this summer but that is not expected to have an impact on the reported interest in Glen Kamara as the sounds around Leeds United continue to get louder.

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