Ryan Kent could ply his trade in the English Premier League next season, according to a report.
The Rangers star is entering the final months of his current deal in Glasgow and is weighing up his future with Michael Beale publicly stating a real desire to keep the former Liverpool man at the club beyond the end of the season alongside team-mate Ryan Jack.
The winger missed the big 5-2 win over St Mirren yesterday through injury, but the Scottish Sun report that high-flying Burnley are keen on a free transfer and scouts will watch him in action before the end of the current season. Vincent Kompany's Championship runaway leaders have only lost TWO games from 41 league outings to date so far this season.
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They hold an 12 point advantage over second-placed Sheffield United with five games to go as the Clarets edge closer and closer towards title glory and and a return to the riches of England's top flight. Steven Gerrard initially snapped up the 26-year-old on loan from Liverpool before making the move permanent in 2019 for a reported £7million.
He's now able to speak to interested parties over a free summer switch and the chance to play at the top level south of the border could appeal after missing out on moves to Leeds United over the years.
Speaking previously about the contract situation with the players heading into the final stages of current deals, Beale stated: "We haven’t done anything with any of the out-of-contract players.
“We want to have a look and keep talking. Ryan Jack’s in a place where I’ve said publicly that I’d like him to stay, and it’s the same with Ryan Kent.
“Alfredo’s situation is slightly different. He’s been at the club for a long time and I need to see a little bit more from Alfredo day in, day out."
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