Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be provided with a ‘huge boost’ if Ryan Kent commits his long-term future to the club by penning a new contract at Ibrox, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke. Kent made his loan move from Liverpool permanent for £7.5million close to three years ago, but there are question marks over whether he will still be on the Gers’ books beyond the September 1 transfer deadline.
Kent has entered the final 12 months of his £18,000-per-week contract, leaving Rangers in a precarious situation. It means the Gers are facing up to the prospect of losing the winger, who registered six goal contributions during their run to the Europa League final last season, for nothing at the end of the campaign.
But former Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson has tipped Kent to put pen-to-paper before the transfer window slams shut after opening talks.
Leeds United have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old, while it is understood that Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham have held an interest.