In an exclusive interview with The Transfer Tavern, Steve Howey, who made 278 appearances during his career, believes that Ryan Kent would struggle to perform in the Premier League if he moved to Leeds United.

Kent has been linked with a move to Leeds this summer, much like he was last year, as Marcelo Bielsa clearly thinks he can add something to a high energy Leeds attacking side.

The Rangers winger was only signed permanently by Steven Gerrard in 2019 when he brought the 24-year old from Liverpool after he failed to make the grade at Anfield with competition fierce in their attacking line-up.

Speaking on why Kent would struggle if he moved to Leeds and why he must have something which Bielsa admires if he wants to bring him to Elland Road, Howey told The Transfer Tavern:

"He's had a good season without a doubt but I think he will find it difficult because in the Premier League it's week-in-week-out and it is relentless. That's not being disrespectful to the Scottish League but it's not the same as the Premier League.

"I'm sure if Bielsa fancies bringing him to Leeds then he's got to have something about him because he is a top manager - you just have to look at what he's done with that Leeds side."

Bielsa pulled off a great signing last year when he brought in Raphinha on deadline day from Rennes for what has turned out to be a bargain price of £17 million.

The Argentine's future, however, is not clear with his contract set to expire at the end of the season and the hierarchy are planning for life without him next season.