Middlesbrough's stance on £8m former Leeds United man also eyed by Sunderland as fresh twist emerges
Former Leeds United midfielder Glen Kamara appears to face an uncertain future following reports of a fresh development at Rennes.
The 29-year-old left Elland Road in the summer, sealing a move to Ligue 1 side Rennes for a reported £8m.
It has not quite worked out for the Finland international in France and recent reports have suggested he has been deemed surplus to requirements.
Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Burnley have all been linked with the midfielder, although The Northern Echo have thrown cold water on talk of a return to Yorkshire.
The club are thought to be unable to compete with the financial power of Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab, who transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported are in talks over a swoop.
However, it appears even Al-Shabab may not secure Kamara’s signature. Romano has claimed Rennes have axed their manager Jorge Sampaoli, leaving Kamara in a state of limbo as he waits to discover what it means for his future.
It does not appear implausible that a new manager would want to keep Kamara, an experienced operator who was a regular for Rennes until last month.
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Kamara joined Leeds in the summer of 2023, returning to England after a successful spell in Scotland with Rangers.
The former Arsenal prospect helped the Whites march into the Championship play-off final and started at Wembley in the 1-0 defeat to Southampton.
He left having made a total of 42 appearances in Leeds colours.