Glentoran exploring possible permanent summer deal for star after impressive debut Irish League season

Kamson-Kamara arrived at the Glens on loan from Lincoln City ahead of the current season, and while he initially struggled to break into Declan Devine’s side, the 20-year-old has been one of the club’s top performers in recent months.

The defender has scored in Glentoran’s last two league matches, including a winner against Carrick Rangers on Tuesday, to help maintain a title push – the East Belfast club are only five points adrift of leaders Larne and still hold a match in hand.

Kamson-Kamara signed a long-term professional contract at Lincoln, where he came through the youth ranks, in 2023 and his Irish League form could potentially earn the talented star a chance at his parent club next term.

Lincoln are on track to seal promotion to the Championship, currently sitting second in England’s third-tier, 10 points ahead of third-placed Bolton Wanderers as they battle Cardiff City for the title.

Kamson-Kamara’s performances will also likely have caught the attention of clubs across the United Kingdom, but McCann hopes Glentoran will be able to strike a deal to secure his services on a longer-term basis.

He’ll be a crucial player in the remaining months of this season with Devine’s men taking on Larne in Friday’s Irish Cup quarter-final before their BetMcLean Cup final showdown with ‘Big Two’ rivals Linfield on March 15.

When asked if it’ll be possible to keep Kamson-Kamara beyond his loan deal, McCann told the News Letter: “That would be the plan, yeah.

"You'd be obviously looking to do that...we're looking at his loan and seeing what happens there. I think it's something that the club's probably already looking at.

"He has been fantastic. For such a young guy, 20 years of age, he's playing like a seasoned pro.

“He's been absolutely fantastic. He's great to have around the club.

"He's still very young...he's been brilliant. He's got an old head on young shoulders.”