Newcastle reported to be in three-way tussle with Hull and Leeds to sign Liverpool’s Ryan Kent.
The future of Ryan Kent remains uncertain, with Hull City, Leeds United and Newcastle United believed to be in a three-way fight to sign the Liverpool winger – according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.
Leeds are said to have made a loan offer for Kent, but Hull are on the verge of signing his teammate Kevin Stewart and are currently in negotiations with the Reds over the sale of Andrew Robertson.
Hull City’s Andrew Robertson and Lazar Markovic celebrate after the game
It had therefore seemed highly likely that the 20-year-old would be heading back to the Championship, where he impressed on loan with Barnsley last season, scoring three goals and providing three assists in 44 matches.
However, could Newcastle’s offer of Premier League football be the most appealing offer to the player and his parent club – who will want him to be competing at the highest level to achieve vital experience?
The Daily Mail have also reported of interest from Brighton and Hove Albion and Crystal Palace, although as yet neither side have made any move.
Kent came through the academy system at Anfield, although to date has only made one senior appearance for the Merseyside outfit and is not thought to feature in manager Jurgen Klopp’s first team plans in 2017/18 either.
Barnsley’s Ryan Kent celebrates scoring his sides second goal
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