More transfer heartache for Ryan Kent
Soccer Football - Europa League - Semi Final - First Leg - RB Leipzig v Rangers - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - April 28, 2022 Rangers' Ryan Kent looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Ryan Kent’s hopes of escaping Ibrox to join Leicester City have been killed off by the arrival of Tete from Shakhtar Donetsk until the end of the season.
The 22-year-old winger moved on loan to Lyon last March after FIFA stepped in to allow Ukrainian clubs to loan players out outwith the transfer windows.
With eight goals from 30 Lyon appearances Brendan Rodgers will be looking for an instant return from Tete even if he is less prolific in terms of step-overs and assisted assists.
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On Thursday the Daily Record reported:
Leicester are reportedly considering a late move for Ryan Kent this month with their hopes of adding Jack Harrison from Leeds United rapidly fading. The Yorkshire side are reportedly unwilling to allow the winger to leave Elland Road for a Premier League side as it stands.
90 min report that the Kent “remains a possible option in the final days before the transfer deadline” as the Foxes weigh up their options. They note that Brendan Rodgers is already “familiar” with the 26-year-old from his time at Celtic.
Kent if out of contract in the summer and could agree a pre-contract switch this month. A move to the King Power Stadium this month would allow Rangers to recoup a transfer fee for their key man.
It seems that Rodgers’ knowledge of Kent has scuppered the move, reports of late interest and enquires from Leeds United are expected in the next 48 hours for the winger who will be out of contract in May.