Sunderland will face stiff competition in January to acquire Glen Kamara, according to sources.

The Stade Rennais midfielder was rumored to be a loan option for the Black Cats over the holiday season. According to Jeunes Footeux, Regis Le Bris’ side is already tracking the former Leeds United and Rangers player and may make a more solid approach in the coming weeks.

However, pursuing Kamara may not be without challenges for Sunderland. TBR Football reports that many Premier League and Championship clubs are interested in signing the 29-year-old, including Southampton, Ipswich Town, Burnley, and Middlesbrough.

Kamara’s future in France appears to be questionable, as he only signed for Stade Rennais from Leeds this summer.

Since then, Jorge Sampaoli has replaced Julien Stephan in the dugout, and the Finland international’s first-team opportunities have dwindled. Sampaoli kept Kamara on the bench in a recent 1-0 loss to Nantes and does not appear to see him as a regular starter, with the player only appearing for 13 minutes in a 2-0 victory over Angers the last time out. In this context, speculation about Kamara’s future has begun to simmer.

For his part, the midfielder has spoken positively about his move to Ligue 1. In an interview with Give Me Sport last month, he stated, “I feel settled now.” I didn’t know anyone before joining. I’d played Jordan James a few times before, but I was mostly untested.

I am learning French, and I comprehend more than I can speak! This is my first time playing outside of the United Kingdom, so it will be a challenge in and of itself. Hopefully, moving to Rennes and playing in Ligue 1 will help my game and make me a better player.”

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