Sunderland has had a fantastic start to 2025, defeating promotion rivals Sheffield United on New Year’s Day in a thrilling encounter on Wearside. Sunderland were anticipated to struggle at home against Sheffield United in their first game of 2025, particularly after the Blades defeated Sunderland 1-0 in the reverse fixture earlier in the season. However, Le Bris’ side emerged victorious this time. Sunderland defeated Sheffield United 2-1 in one of their greatest performances of the season, with Eliezer Mayenda receiving acclaim for scoring and assisting the other goal on the night. The Black Cats’ concentration and attention must be divided between future league games and the January transfer window.
The market is open for business, and the Black Cats appear to be in need of one or two fresh faces to ensure they have the necessary resources to continue their promotion push. Glen Kamara is a name that has recently been associated. Sunderland may now sign Glen Kamara from Rennes Sunderland were connected with Rennes’ Kamara in the lead-up to January. The Finnish international reached the Championship play-off final with Leeds United last season before joining Ligue 1 for £8.4 million following only one season at Elland Road.
It is thought that he has a strong interest in England, with Premier League teams also being linked. Prior to the New Year, it was claimed that Ipswich Town and Southampton had expressed interest in Kamara. Now, the door may be open for Ipswich, Southampton, and, of course, Sunderland to swoop in for Kamara, who has become a bit part player this season, making only two substitute appearances in Rennes’ last four games and totaling 13 league appearances in 2024-25.
On New Year’s Day, Renes finalized the alleged £16.5 million acquisition of Al-Nassr midfielder Sekou Fofana. According to a recent rumor from French outlet SCORE.FR, Rennes wants to’remodel’ their midfield, implying that Kamara is almost gone following Fofana’s arrival.
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