As Aston Villa toil and a bid for Watford winger Ismaila Sarr breaks down, there are a few nerves around historic links to Rangers winger Ryan Kent.
The Gers are still in ongoing discussions with Ryan Kent regarding a potential new deal as he enters the final year of his contract.
So much of this could hinge on the Champions League prospects of this season with Rangers’ second leg clash with PSV Eindhoven neatly poised at 2-2 following the first leg.
But should Aston Villa come calling – the Birmingham club linked to Ryan Kent when Steven Gerrard first moved down south – it presents Rangers with a major dilemma.
No Alfredo Morelos, the striker also in the final year of his deal having been banished to the outskirts amid attitude and fitness problems, means Rangers are already one asset down.
“Murmurs” of Aston Villa interest in Ryan Kent amid Ismaila Sarr collapse
It appears the club are open to the striker staying but Morelos could also be forced to move on if the right bid lands in the final eight days of the window.
To lose Ryan Kent as well with barely any time to replace him would be a serious blow and Rangers have come under increasing scrutiny for their handling of this transfer window.
Now, Aston Villa insiders claim they’re hearing “murmurs” of the Premier League club reigniting that interest in Rangers winger Ryan Kent following the collapse of the Ismaila Sarr move.
Aston Villa have pulled the plug on the Senegalese winger’s reported £25m move due to “growing reservations” Steven Gerrard and the club had over the deal [Sky Sports].
Whilst there’s nothing concrete linking Aston Villa and Ryan Kent this summer, it’s clear Steven Gerrard and his backroom staff are in the hunt for a winger.
Rangers will be hoping to keep hold of their greatest assets heading into the final week of the window but by Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s admission crazy things can happen in the final days.
Meanwhile, one player who has been linked with an Ibrox exit was spotted back in training amid much speculation surrounding his future.
