Ryan Kent, the former Liverpool and Rangers standout, has been on Leeds United’s radar for quite some time. After making the move from Liverpool to Rangers, he had a standout performance against his old club in the Champions League before heading to Fenerbahçe.
At the time, he was thrilled about the move, calling it an “honour” to join the team now managed by Jose Mourinho.
“It’s an honour to be joining,” Kent said. “After speaking to the club, I’m aware of the vision and the targets for next season. ’m excited to start pre-season, meet my new team-mates and meet the fans.”
However, the transfer didn’t go as planned, and the forward is now looking for a new club. Interest from his former team, Rangers, has faded, leaving the door wide open for Leeds United, who have reportedly shown interest in Kent.
Recently, the Scottish Sun reported via MOT that Leeds United admire the forward and is planning a move, but they face competition from Leyton Orient. It seems the Whites will be looking to make a transfer move for Kent soon.
Leeds United urged to pursue Ryan Kent to bolster attack
Ryan Kent is on Leeds’ radar again following departure rumours and injury crisis at Elland Road (Credits: Imago Images)
Pundit and former England international Carlton Palmer has urged Leeds United to pursue Kent, a long-time transfer target who recently became a free agent after his contract with Fenerbahçe was terminated earlier this month.
“It’s been reported that Leyton Orient are weighing up a shock move for Ryan Kent on a free transfer,” Palmer told Football League World. “Listen, it’s one of those. Sometimes a player goes somewhere and things don’t work out. Kent joined Turkish club Fenerbache, but the 27-year-old winger – who was on a four-year contract – had his contract ripped up.
“He can now train and play for any football club in January. It just didn’t work out for him, he struggled for game time there and it was an unhappy spell for him in Turkey, playing just once this season in a Champions League qualifying game.
“He joined on a free from Rangers in 2023 and fell out of favour quickly. Apparently, Leeds United are a club looking at Kent. I’ve always said you’ve got to be careful with free transfers and players who are out of contract, they’re out of contract for a reason. But I think with Kent, this may well be a good move for Leeds – certainly an ambitious move for Leyton Orient.
“Apparently there’s some interest from Steven Gerrard’s Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, he’s out of contract so that makes him very appealing and he’s still got some time at 27. Sometimes you go to some places and it doesn’t work out. It’s an ambitious move for Leyton Orient, apparently Leeds are interested and I think other clubs will be looking very, very closely.”
