Rangers are hoping to lure Ryan Kent back to Ibrox.
Rangers defender Jon Flanagan has told The Scottish Sun that he wants to see Ryan Kent back at Ibrox next season following a fine loan spell.
The Gers saw Steven Gerrard arrive as manager last summer, and it was no great surprise when he started calling in players he knew from Liverpool.
Midfielder Ovie Ejaria arrived on loan before leaving in December, and Gerrard also brought in defender Flanagan on a free transfer when his Anfield contract expired.
Flanagan has been a bit-part player, and the best deal from Liverpool came in the form of winger Kent, who arrived on a season-long loan deal.
The 22-year-old wide man has been a hit at Ibrox, proving to be Rangers’ most productive attacker outside of Alfredo Morelos, notching six goals and nine assists.
Kent will be heading back to Liverpool at the end of the season, and the Liverpool Echo claim that the Reds want a huge £12million for Kent this summer – meaning Rangers can only really pursue a loan deal.
Now, Flanagan has admitted that it would be a ‘huge boost’ to get Kent back to Ibrox for next season, feeling he would be a ‘wonderful signing’ and well-received in the Rangers dressing room.
“Ryan has been massive for Rangers and it would be a huge boost to keep him for next year,” said Flanagan. “He would be a wonderful signing again if we can do that. All the lads love him in the changing-room, and it would be great if we could get him to stay,” he added.
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