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Axed Rangers hero Ryan Kent lined up for emotional reunion with former boss – but it’s NOT Steven Gerrard
He's not short of offers for a fresh start, it seems
HE'S been out of contract since having his deal at Fenerbahce torn up a month ago.
And the next step in Ryan Kent's career is well and truly up in the air.
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We revealed Leyton Orient were planning an ambitious bid for his signature last month.
Rangers boss Philippe Clement was quizzed on the player he once had eyes on as boss of Club Brugge.
But in the end Kent returned to Ibrox to hook up with Steven Gerrard again.
Now the former Liverpool kid could be on his way to work with another old boss - but it's not Gerrard this time.
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The pair have been rumoured to team up with the former boss now in charge at struggling Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia and Kent's woes in Turkey well known.
Another ex-boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst was loosely linked with taking him across the city to Beskitas while he was still based in Istanbul.
But since Jose Mourinho cut him loose he can move for free - although must only train and wait until January before he plays.
And Leyton Orient are not the only side interested.
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Preston's Paul Heckingbottom is trying to sign Kent for a second time.
Boss Hecky worked with Kent at Barnsley and is keen to take him as a free agent.
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PNE are currently 20th in the English Championship under the former Hibs gaffer.
The ex-Rangers winger, 27, is fielding offers from home and abroad and was even close to a deadline day switch to Lazio before it fell at the final stages.
Leeds are another club thought to be long-term admirers of the SPFL Premiership winner who has plied his trade across Europe.
As well as a loan spell at Oakwell and his time at Rangers and Turkey, Kent also played at Freiburg in Germany on loan.
In focus: Ryan Kent
- Full Name: Ryan Kent
- Date of Birth: 11 November 1996
- Place of Birth: Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
- Most recent club: Fenerbahce
- Position: Winger / Attacking Midfielder
- Youth Career: Joined Liverpool Academy at age 7
- Senior Debut: Made first-team debut for Liverpool in an FA Cup match against Exeter City in January 2016
- Loan Spells: Played on loan at Coventry City, Barnsley, SC Freiburg, and Bristol City
- Rangers FC: Initially joined Rangers on loan in 2018-2019, then made a permanent move in September 2019 for around £7 million
- Playing Style: Known for his pace, dribbling skills, quick feet, and excellent ball control
- Key Attributes: Ability to take on defenders, deliver precise crosses, and score crucial goals
- International Prospects: Yet to break into the senior England national team but featured at youth level
Closer to home he had stints at Bristol City and Coventry but played 47 times for Barnsley - missing just two - in the 2016-17 season.
Meanwhile it's been claimed Kent's old Ibrox team-mate Alfredo Morelos is on the brink at Atletico Nacional in the wake of the horror drink drive crash which left a fan injured.
The controversial ex-Gers star hit a biker after pulling into the opposite lane to pass a van while travelling to the training ground.
He failed a breathalyser test at the scene and was said to have “level two” intoxication — understood to be the equivalent of five beers.
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He hasn't featured for Atletico Nacional since - and now FutbolRed are reporting that he will be sent home to Santos when his loan expires on December 31.
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They've also namechecked a potential replacement in the form of Cristian Arango.
The forward, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in the MLS, has scored 17 goals in the States this season.
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