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Ryan Kent’s impressive Liverpool pre-season form appears to have dented his chance of a Rangers return, as reported by The Scottish Sun.
What’s the story?
Steven Gerrard has made no secret of wanting to bring the winger back to Rangers after an impressive loan last season. Yet with Kent impressing Jurgen Klopp in pre-season, playing a part in all three Reds goals in their recent win against Bradford, it now looks like a deal is improbable.
Kent has been named in Klopp’s squad for their tour of the USA after doing well in their friendlies so far, and Gerrard will surely not want to be pursuing transfers in several weeks time, deep into the club’s Europa League qualification run.
The 22-year-old won Young Player of the Year in Scotland last season and looks to be continuing his form into this pre-season. With games against Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Sporting Lisbon to come on the USA tour, Kent could make a case for a first-team place at Anfield if he continues his great form.
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Boost for Jake Hastie
Gerrard has moved quickly to strengthen his wide areas this summer with a number of his eight signings capable of replicating Kent’s role. Greg Stewart, Sheyi Ojo, Jordan Jones and Jake Hastie are all attacking players more than capable of performing well on the flank.
Kent staying with the Merseyside outfit for a while longer could give Hastie the chance to show what he’s capable of too. The 20-year-old was signed from Motherwell after an impressive season but was expected to be shipped out on loan.
Yet with Kent not arriving, for now at least, and Gerrard stating his desire to keep Hastie at the club, the winger suddenly has a golden opportunity.
Gerrard has said: “The idea now will be to keep him here, to get him used to Rangers and his team-mates.
“He will get opportunities to play and shine, then we’ll go from there. I’m delighted to have him, he’s got a huge future.”
With Gerrard clearly keen to see what he can do and no sign of an imminent arrival for Kent, now is the perfect time Hastie to step up and replicate some of his Motherwell form.