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‘He can eliminate players’: Strachan makes £25m claim about Rangers ace, mentions Leeds

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Gordon Strachan has said on Football Pass that Rangers winger Ryan Kent is in the same bracket as Leeds United duo Raphinha and Rodrigo.

The former Leeds midfielder believes that Ranger star Kent could be worth £25 million, and has said that the Ibrox ace can “eliminate players”.

The former Celtic manager has said that like Leeds wingers/attacking players Raphinha and Rodrigo, Kent can get past players and works hard for the team.

Strachan said on Football Pass: “Kent, wonderful, can do things. I have seen somebody today talking about he is not worth £25 million, I think he could be worth £25 million.

“He can eliminate players. When I look at players Leeds have got, Raphinha, Rodrigo, who can eliminate players but still work hard, they are in the £25 million group, so there’s no reason why he can’t be in that.”

Ryan Kent of Rangers (14) celebrates as he scores his team’s second goal during the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Livingston and Rangers at Tony Macaroni Arena on January 27, 2019 in… (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Big player for Rangers

Kent has been superb for Rangers and is one of the first names on the teamsheet.

The former Liverpool winger has made 32 starts and one substitute appearance in the Scottish Premiership for the Gers so far this season, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

The 24-year-old also made eight starts and two substitute appearances in the Europa League for Steven Gerrard’s side this campaign, scoring two goals and providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

The 24-year-old is a massive player for Rangers and has played his role in the Gers winning the Scottish Premiership title this season.