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title: "Rangers: Whelan discusses interest in Ryan Kent"
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published: "2021-03-27T12:15:40Z"
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# Rangers: Whelan discusses interest in Ryan Kent

**Noel Whelan has suggested Glasgow Rangers winger Ryan Kent could be the subject of more interest from elsewhere this summer, after the Ibrox outfit rejected a bid last year.**

### **Whelan discusses Kent’s future**

Kent was heavily linked with a move to Leeds last summer, with the Gers even turning down a £10m bid for the former Liverpool man ([via RTE](https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/0821/1160496-rangers-reject-leeds-l10m-bid-for-kent/)).

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In the end, he stayed at Ibrox, but Whelan believes Leeds may make another move for the 24-year-old if he can change his position to a more central role. He [told Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-may-revive-kent-interest-as-bielsa-shake-up-touted-whelan/):

> *“They’ll consider their options. But now they have Raphinha, he’s now considered that top player.*
>
> *“I don’t think we’ll look there now unless Kent really considers playing a number 10 role. He’s a player that can adapt across that midfield area, whether that’s on the left, the right or the centre.*
>
> *“It depends on where they are looking to strengthen. We know we need more midfield players, that’s a fact. Do they want more of a natural attacking centre-midfield player?*
>
> *“Mateusz Klich is out of favour but Stuart Dallas is doing a fantastic job in that area with his energy and quality. But we need more options.*
>
> *“Ryan Kent will always be an option because he’s at the right age and he’s got lots of ability to go into a Premier League outfit.”*

### **Interesting**

Kent has been in impressive form for Rangers so far this campaign. In 46 games in all competitions, he has 11 goals and 13 assists ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ryan-kent/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/279457)), with his performances helping the Gers win their 55th Premiership title. [40](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ryan-kent/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/279457/plus/0?saison=2020&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) of those displays have come on the left of the front three.

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He has appeared [twice](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ryan-kent/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/279457/plus/0?saison=2020&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) in attacking midfield, and has actually done rather well, scoring one and providing two assists. Of course, that is too small a sample size to be able to make an accurate judgement on whether he can play regularly as a number 10, but it certainly indicates he has the ability to give it a try. Still, this may be a moot point as Steven Gerrard will be eager to keep him at the club ahead of a tilt at the Champions League next season.

***In other news, [Rangers fans react to this latest injury news.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-ryan-jack-scotland-squad-steve-clarke/)***