Leeds United are reportedly making progress in their talks with Liverpool over Ryan Kent.
According to a report from Goal, Leeds could end up paying £10 million for Ryan Kent due to add-ons as talks with Liverpool continue over an initial £7 million deal in the final days of the transfer window.
The Whites are set to lose Kemar Roofe to Anderlecht, leaving Marcelo Bielsa keen to bolster his attacking options before the deadline passes. And it appears that Kent is a key target.
Goal reports that talks between the two clubs are progressing well over a transfer that would see the Championship side pay £7 million initially in a move that could ultimately cost an eight-figure fee with add-ons also being discussed.
It would be a real statement of intent from United to make such a bid for Kent. He was outstanding during his year on loan at Rangers last season, but had a mixed record during the previous loan spells he has enjoyed during his career.
But there is no question that he has that piece of magic up his sleeve that suggests that he could be a revelation if things click with Bielsa, should he complete his move to Elland Road in the coming days.
He developed into a game-changer as the season went on at Ibrox. With Leeds about to lose one of their most important players from last term, the Whites need all of their attacking players to help fill the void that Roofe is set to leave. The fee being discussed with Liverpool suggests Bielsa is confident that Kent will be one to step up if he joins.
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