Leeds United are set to make another permanent sale and their second biggest of the summer in the form of one of Daniel Farke’s signings, according to reporter Fabrizio Romano.
Already this summer, Archie Gray has made a big move to Tottenham. With Profit & Sustainability Rules a worry and the threat of a points deduction, Leeds needed a big sale and at £40m, Gray was certainly that.
His exit meant pure profit in terms of PSR and has steered Leeds well clear of any concerns. Following the extremely talented teen out of the door on a permanent deal include Marc Roca and Diego Llorente.
Both members of Victor Orta’s loan army, the duo have reunited at La Liga side Real Betis for a combined fee of less than £8m. Charlie Cresswell has been sold to Toulouse, and Kris Klaesson to Polish side Rakow.
Leeds continue Elland Road fire sale with £8.5m exit this weekend
Sam Greenwood, Darko Gyabi, Jack Harrison and Sonny Perkins have all gone on loan with Perkins scoring in his first pre-season outing for League One side Leyton Orient, a club he played for until the age of 14.
Jamie Shackleton has gone to Sheffield United on a free, and Lew Bate to Stockport County. Liam Cooper, Ian Poveda and Cody Drameh are all free agents after their contracts expired at the end of last month.
But one player Leeds fans might not have expected to lose is one that only joined a year ago. Bought for £5m, Glen Kamara has starred for Leeds in midfield but he is set to join French side Rennes for £8.5m.
Fabrizio Romano posted on X: “Rennes agree deal to sign Glen Kamara from Leeds United for €10m fee, here we go! Personal terms also agreed as Kamara leaves Leeds after last good season.”
Losing Kamara is a massive blow and must be replaced
Of course, the addition of Joe Rothwell on loan is a solid signing but Leeds needed more in the middle of the park anyway. Rothwell was expected to provide depth but as things stand, he is starting for Leeds.
If Ethan Ampadu is to remain in defence, Leeds are left with only Ilia Gruev and rookie Charlie Crew in the middle. The Wales talent is yet to make his senior debut for Daniel Farke’s side despite being involved.
Described as “incredible” by Jermaine Beckford, Kamara leaves a big hole as the club’s no.6 and The 49ers now have to get their skates on and make a few signings ahead of the opener against Portsmouth.
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