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title: "Leeds: Frank McAvennie reacts to Ryan Kent rumours"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2023-03-12T13:35:18Z"
modified: "2023-03-12T13:35:18Z"
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# Leeds: Frank McAvennie reacts to Ryan Kent rumours

**Pundit Frank McAvennie has been reacting to [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/)’s reported interest in Rangers winger Ryan Kent.**

### The Lowdown: Approach made

[Speculation](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-make-approach-to-sign-rangers-star-ryan-kent/) earlier this month suggested that the Whites have made an approach to sign Kent, who is out of [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ryan-kent/profil/spieler/279457) at the end of the season.

As a result, the 26-year-old can discuss pre-contract agreements with clubs outside of Scotland right now ahead of a potential free transfer in the summer. Leeds aren’t the only side interested, though, with Championship leaders [Burnley](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-make-approach-to-sign-rangers-star-ryan-kent/) are also keen.

### The Latest: McAvennie’s comments

Talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-backed-to-sign-ryan-kent-after-sources-offer-reveal-pundit/) regarding the news on Leeds and Kent, McAvennie admitted he ‘can see Leeds taking a chance’ on the Rangers man, labelling the forward as a talented player.

*“I do not think Leeds will get relegated.*

*“I can see Leeds taking a chance on him. I can’t see anyone taking a chance on \[Alfredo\] Morelos. Certainly not in the Premier League.*

*“Kent has got talent there is no doubt about that. So, I can see someone thinking they can get the best out of him. Morelos on his day is pretty good but we have not seen that for a long time.*

*“But I think Leeds might stay up. I think there might be a couple of offers for Kent because he’s available for nothing. You would take your chance on him.”*

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### The Verdict: One to watch?

You’d expect that the Whites will need to remain in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) to have any chance of signing Kent, who has been used to playing in [Europe](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ryan-kent/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/279457) with Rangers in recent seasons.

This isn’t the first time Leeds have looked at Kent, though, with their [interest](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-make-approach-to-sign-rangers-star-ryan-kent/) dating back to Marcelo Biela’s time in charge at Elland Road after he guided the club to promotion.

He appears to be a player of real interest to sporting director Victor Orta with the links continuing, so a deal could be one to keep an eye on over the coming months, providing things go to plan on the pitch under Javi Gracia.