Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara would be perfect for Leeds, says former Elland Road and Scotland star Ross McCormack as Championship club weigh up move

Glen Kamara can make a big impact at Leeds United, says former Elland Road favourite Ross McCormack.

Rangers midfielder Kamara, who started out at Arsenal, is being considered by Leeds as they weigh up transfer targets for their depleted midfield with Tyler Adams discussing a potential move to Bournemouth.

And McCormack, who scored 58 goals in 158 games for Leeds, says Kamara’s experience and know-how could provide the ideal foundation to the club’s promotion challenge.

‘Every single game Glen plays he’s at least a 7.5 out of 10, he doesn’t give the ball away and he’d give them great stability.

‘Leeds have a great young talent in Archie Gray and he’d benefit from having someone like Glen alongside him. Glen has played nearly every game for Finland since the last European Championships – he’s got over 50 caps – and played regularly for Rangers in Europe, what he can pass on to young players like Gray is invaluable. He’s more than good enough for the level.’

Ross McCormack says Kamara’s experience and know-how could help a promotion push

McCormack, 36, who started out at Rangers, is now player and director of football at Northern Premier side Liversedge in West Yorkshire, and has kept a keen eye on Leeds travails so far with manager Daniel Farke fighting to keep unity in a patched up squad.

‘I experienced it first hand when I went to Fulham and they had been relegated,’ says McCormack. ‘We were playing Ipswich away in the Championship but half the team just didn’t want to be there. There were eight or nine who would have walked into the first team but they just didn’t want to play, all they wanted to do was leave. It’s hard.

‘Leeds look like they’re going through the same scenario and Farke needs to keep the dressing room together to build for promotion.

‘I feel sorry for Farke as he has inherited the situation. That’s where someone like Glen would be a great addition for him. He’d have a steadying influence, a good pro that could lead by example and help keep everyone together.

‘Defensive midfielders aren’t really recognised as stars in the Championship but he can really help the young boys around the team.

‘I thought he’d be perfect for Michael Beale at Rangers but it’s obviously not working out there and he more than deserves the chance to return to England after the service he’s given the club.

They bought him for £50,000 from Dundee and if they get a few million it’s a good deal for all parties. It’s definitely worth Leeds taking the chance.’