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Former Rangers winger Ryan Kent has sent shockwaves through the Ibrox support by making an “honest admission” regarding a possible sensational return in January, following reports of formal contact with Rangers officials.
The 29-year-old, a fan favourite during his five-year spell at Ibrox, has been in limbo recently. After leaving Fenerbahce following an ill-fated spell in Turkey, the winger joined MLS side Seattle Sounders, but club chiefs have now confirmed that the “door is closed” on him returning to the US club, making him a free agent once again. This immediate availability has fuelled intense speculation among Rangers fans desperate for his return.
While no official confirmation of a deal has emerged, the formal talks are understood to have been exploratory in nature, with new Head Coach Danny Rohl keen to assess the viability of bringing back a player with proven Scottish Premiership experience. However, the “honest admission” from Kent’s camp reportedly centres on his financial expectations and his ultimate ambition to play in one of Europe’s top five leagues.
Sources suggest that Kent, having left a lucrative contract at Fenerbahce, is still prioritizing a move back to a higher-tier league like the English Championship or the Premier League, despite his emotional ties to Rangers. The honest truth is that Rangers may be unable to match the wage demands or the competitive landscape that Kent is seeking, dampening hopes that the emotional connection alone will drive the deal.
For the supporters, the fact that formal talks took place shows intent from the club, but Kent’s clear-eyed view of his career ambitions means any potential reunion is far from a certainty, leaving the Ibrox faithful on tenterhooks as the January window looms.
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