One of the more regular pieces of transfer speculation on Leeds United’s rumour mill the last few weeks has been a potential interest in Liverpool winger Ryan Kent, with the youngster largely impressing during a loan spell in 2018/19 with Scottish side Rangers.
The 22-year-old winger scored six times and provided nine assists in his 40 starts and three substitute showings, but at least looking through a bit of fan reaction, the Ibrox outfit had mixed thoughts on his performances.
Former player and BBC pundit Noel Whelan feels that he’d be a fantastic addition at the club if we could capture him on a loan spell next year.
“I’m really impressed with him at Rangers last season, hence why Steven Gerrard brought him in there, because he knows he’s a very good player. Fantastic feet, great turn of pace, got a trick in him and definitely got goals in him and assists. I saw him when he was on Barnsley and what a great talent he was playing for them. If we did get him, absolutely fantastic. He’s the sort of player we need at Leeds United, it would be fantastic to see him in the white shirt. That sort of player at Leeds would excite the fans. The style that we play, especially from wide areas, he’d fit right in.”
Throughout the speculation linking him to us, plenty of fans were already questioning whether he’d actually be an upgrade on Jack Harrison and thoughts were mixed, but with reports suggesting that Kent had already rejected the possibility of moving to Elland Road, that’s made plenty of minds up it seems.
Good, not good enough, 4 goals and 6 assists in Scotland prem isn’t very good
— Mark Cosgrove (@cossie93) June 12, 2019
Good!
— Phil Gill (@beebo1969) June 12, 2019
No better than Harrison imo
— Lee Gee (@LeefromLeeds) June 12, 2019
Good, hes average
— ????????????????. (@MWalker1992) June 12, 2019
Good, we need to be looking at a better standard. Can't understand people buzzing over Kent and slating Harrison. Stats don't lie. Would imagine Harrsions assists stats would have been a lot better if we had someone who could finish the chances. Still better than Kents.
— Aidan Nelis (@AidanNelis1) June 12, 2019
Not sure he’s that good to be honest I watch a lot of rangers games and think he flatters to deceive more often than not. Better options out there for me
— R Spellman (@RSpellman5) June 12, 2019
Deffo mate, not near that level right now
— Rolley ???????? (@CoulsonMc) June 12, 2019
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