Liverpool FC transfer news: Reds pricing Kent out of a move from Anfield

Sky Sports claims that Liverpool are making it a little difficult for Ryan Kent to leave the club.

The English winger was one loan at Rangers last season and was one of the stars under Steven Gerrard.

The report adds that the former Liverpool captain wants Kent at Ibrox for the upcoming campaign, however, they are having trouble in signing the Englishman on a permanent deal.

The Reds want £7m for Kent and Jurgen Klopp confirmed earlier this week that Liverpool prefer selling the 22-year-old (h/t Sky Sports).

The winger was named as the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year last season and had impressed during pre-season.

Leeds interested in Kent as well

The report adds that Championship side Leeds United are also interested in signing Kent but have already brought in Helder Costa and Jack Harrison ahead of the season.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side sold Jack Clarke in the summer but the English youngster will return to Elland Road on a loan deal.

Liverpool have several young wingers coming through the ranks and Kent would have faced a lot of competition for first-team spots.

Harry Wilson has been extremely impressive in the summer, while Harvey Elliott has also done a great job since joining from Fulham.

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The pair should act as cover for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, and it will interesting to see if Liverpool make any signings before the transfer window closes.