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title: "Leeds: Whites could offer Ryan Kent ‘bumper salary’"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-08-31T16:11:06Z"
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# Leeds: Whites could offer Ryan Kent ‘bumper salary’

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) could offer Rangers forward Ryan Kent a ‘bumper salary’ following rumours of a late move, according to [Football Scotland](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/ryan-kent-rangers-transfer-news-24884622).**

### The Lowdown: Leeds eye late move

The Whites could be active in the final hours of the summer window, looking for a new attacking addition after yet another injury scare on Tuesday evening.

Rumours emerged once again on Kent in the last 48 hours, with [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11159305/Leeds-consider-reigniting-Rangers-star-Ryan-Kent.html) suggesting that Victor Orta and Leeds are considering a last minute move for the Rangers man.

The 25-year-old, labelled as [‘top class’](https://tbrfootball.com/rangers-boss-steven-gerrard-blown-away-by-sensational-ryan-kent/) by Steven Gerrard, is into the final 12 months of his Ibrox deal and is yet to pen fresh terms despite [talks](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9232848/ryan-kent-contract-update-rangers/) last month.

### The Latest: Salary offer?

[Football Scotland](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/ryan-kent-rangers-transfer-news-24884622) relayed the links regarding Kent and Leeds in a story on Tuesday.

They claimed that Leeds may offer the forward a ‘bumper salary’ at Elland Road, with the Scottish giants at risk of losing the player, currently on [£18,000-a-week](https://salarysport.com/football/player/ryan-kent/), for nothing next summer.

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### The Verdict: Avoid?

Kent is [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ryan-kent/profil/spieler/279457) a winger who can also turn out as a second striker, so a late move for the long-term target may be best left untouched.

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The Whites need an out and out number nine who can lead the line, especially after Rodrigo appeared to [dislocate his shoulder](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11162323/Leeds-face-injury-blow-form-Rodrigo-suffers-suspected-dislocated-shoulder-against-Everton.html) against Everton on Tuesday.

That will leave Jesse Marsch with just Patrick Bamford, who last played [90 minutes](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/leistungsdaten/spieler/183334/plus/0?saison=2021) in the Premier League last September, and youngster Joe Gelhardt as central options.

Therefore, it could be crucial for Andrea Radrizzani and the 49ers Enterprises to land a recognised striker before Thursday’s deadline, but time is running out.