Leeds United star set for £8.4m exit as Fabrizio Romano issues 'deal done' update — Yorkshire Post 15/7/24
By Tom Coates
Leeds United midfielder Glen Kamara is reportedly set to
undergo a medical at Ligue 1 outfit Rennes.
When the 28-year-old joined Leeds from Rangers last year, it
marked the end of a long-standing interest in signing the Finland
international. He had been linked with the club on a number of occasions over
the years but did not put pen to paper in West Yorkshire until the summer of
2023.
He slotted into Daniel Farke’s side with relative comfort
and was a regular fixture throughout the 2023/24 campaign. He made 42
appearances in all competitions, impressing with his ball retention and
tidiness despite a lack of goals and assists.
Few expected Kamara to move on after just one season at the
club but reports of interest from Rennes emerged early in the window. Minds
were eased when it was suggested Leeds did not want to sell, until a twist
emerged over the weekend.
It was claimed a €10m (£8.4m) fee had been agreed with
Rennes and that personal terms had been settled with Kamara. Transfer guru
Fabrizio Romano has again claimed the deal is done, with Kamara said to be due
at Rennes for a medical tomorrow (July 16).
If Kamara’s move away from Elland Road is completed, he
would most likely become the fourth senior midfielder to leave Leeds this
summer. Archie Gray has joined Tottenham Hotspur, Marc Roca has moved to Real
Betis and Lewis Bate was released at the end of his contract.
Leeds have brought in Joe Rothwell on loan from AFC
Bournemouth, although still appear light on the ground in the middle of the
park.