Qudus SalihuIn a move that has sent the Rangers support into a nostalgic frenzy, the “former Scottish star” prepared to slash his wages to return to Ibrox has been revealed as Ryan Kent. The mercurial winger, who became a fan favorite during his initial five-year stint in Glasgow, is reportedly so desperate to join Danny Röhl’s project that he has entered formal talks to facilitate a sensational January homecoming.
Since his departure, Kent has faced a turbulent time abroad, but his desire to reunite with the Rangers faithful has never flickered. Insiders confirm that Kent has personally reached out to the club, offering to take a major pay cut to fit into the new financial structure being implemented under Röhl. The German manager is said to be an admirer of Kent’s “unmatched” ability to beat a man and sees him as the perfect creative engine to support a potential new striker like Jørgen Strand Larsen.
The news of “formal talks” has electrified the Ibrox community. While some fans were wary of looking toward the past, the prospect of a hungry, motivated Ryan Kent returning on a reduced salary is being viewed as a “no-brainer” masterstroke. “Kent knows exactly what it means to play for this badge,” one former Rangers player commented. “If he’s willing to sacrifice money to come back, it shows his heart is still in Govan.”
With the potential exit of James Tavernier and the arrival of fresh blood, Kent’s return would provide a vital bridge between the club’s successful past and its ambitious future. For Röhl, Kent represents a “low-risk, high-reward” addition who can hit the ground running without needing time to adapt to the rigors of the Scottish Premiership.
As the January window enters its final, frantic hours, the “Kent Homecoming” is moving closer to reality. If the board can finalize the terms, the sight of Ryan Kent back in the Royal Blue jersey would be the ultimate statement that the “Röhl Project” is built on passion as much as tactical genius.
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