More details came out in Sunday's Dispatch about the negotiations between Kei Kamara and Columbus Crew SC. Things are cordial, for now. Shawn Mitchell confirmed that Crew SC offered an improved deal that would bump Kamara at least over $675,000 in guaranteed compensation a year, but tellingly a deal hasn't been reached.
Kamara has been vocal about a new deal since returning from the offseason in mid-January. He was late to camp with an excused absence the team claimed was medical related, but has been a full participant since.
A hard line in negotiations may be fast approaching though.