With a confirmed £16.5 million transfer, Sunderland may have a clear path to get the Ligue 1 star.

Given that Sheffield United defeated Sunderland 1-0 in the rematch earlier in the season, it was anticipated that Sunderland would have a difficult time playing at home against the Blades in their first 2025 match. But this time, the winning team was Regis Le Bris.One of Sunderland’s better games of the season thus far saw them defeat Sheffield United 2-1, and Eliezer Mayenda was praised for both his goal and his assist.

The Black Cats must divide their attention and emphasis between the January transfer market and the forthcoming league games. The market is up for business, and it appears like the Black Cats need one or two new players to provide them the resources they need to keep up their promotion push.

Door now open for Sunderland to sign Glen Kamara at Rennes

Sunderland and Kamara at Rennes have been connected in the lead-up to January. After just one season at Elland Road, the Finnish international secured an £8.4 million transfer to Ligue 1 after making it to the Championship play-off final with Leeds United the previous season. Premier League teams have also been connected to him, suggesting that he has a broad interest in England. It was said before the year that Kamara was a target for Southampton and Ipswich Town.

Since Kamara has only made two substitute appearances in Rennes’ last four games this season and has 13 league appearances in 2024–2025, the door may now be open for Ipswich, Southampton, and of course Sunderland to go in on him.

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