Rennes are keen to sign another Leeds United player as Glen Kamara's move to the Ligue 1 side is confirmed

Stade Rennais have confirmed the signing of Glen Kamara from Leeds United on a permanent deal until June 2028, but Kamara is now the only Elland Road star the French club are looking to sign.

The 28-year-old midfielder leaves Elland Road after less than a year, having made 42 appearances in all competitions under Daniel Farke. A key player for Leeds last season, his departure leaves a huge hole in the middle.

The 59-cap Finland ace is the sixth player to be sold by Leeds this summer, following Archie Gray’s £40m move to Spurs, and Marc Roca and Diego Llorente joining Betis, Kris Klaesson and Charlie Crresswell.

But Kamara is unlikely to be the last permanent sale made by the 49ers, who are trying to balance the books and bring in some much-needed cash after failing to secure promotion last season under Farke.

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Rennes want another Leeds player after Kamara confirmation

Leeds have made three signings so far, but Alex Cairns will not make an impact on the first team and Joe Rodon does not improve the squad from last season as he was an important player in Farke’s side.

Joe Rothwell has been signed on loan from Bournemouth but, worryingly for Leeds fans, Nancy Froston reports that Leeds see Rothwell as a replacement for Kamara rather than bringing in a new midfielder.

Others are set to leave and one player who continues to be linked with the exit door is winger Crysencio Summerville. Several Premier League clubs are interested in Summerville, including Newcastle, Villa and Palace.

Crysencio Summerville May End Up Reuniting With Kamara

The Dutchman is expected to join a Premier League club, with PSG reportedly showing interest in replacing Kylian Mbappe, with the France captain being unveiled as a new Real Madrid player today.

But French website Foot Mercato reports that Rennes are in the running to sign Summerville too. Rennes have money to spend after selling Enzo Le Fee to Roma and could make another move to attack Leeds this summer.

Whether Summerville is tempted to join Rennes remains to be seen. Rennes are not in European competition and the Premier League will be much more appealing, especially with a number of teams linked to European football.

But there is a chance that Kamara and Summerville could be reunited at Rennes, and Kamara’s move to the Ligue 1 side could be key in Rennes’ hopes of luring the Dutch winger to the club in the coming weeks.