Leicester City and Crystal Palace have reportedly joined Ipswich Town in the pursuit of free agent Ryan Kent.
The 28-year-old’s career has taken a turn for the worst since his high-profile move from Scottish giants Rangers to Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023.
Kent has reportedly been on Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys’ wishlist since the summer transfer window, when Leeds United were also linked with the player.
Kent agreed to end his contract with Fenerbahce after playing in a Champions League qualifier for the club earlier this season.
The best period of Kent’s career arguably occurred between 2019 and 2023 at Rangers, as he scored 27 goals in 175 games while winning the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup under Steven Gerrard’s supervision.
Leicester, Crystal Palace join Ipswich in hunt for Kent?
According to the Spanish website Fichajes, two Premier League strugglers have joined newly promoted Ipswich in the fight to sign Kent.
According to the source, a number of top-flight clubs are monitoring the 28-year-old’s position, with Leicester and Crystal Palace particularly interested in the winger.
Kent’s contract with Jose Mourinho’s team was terminated earlier this season, and he will be able to join a new job as a free agent in January.
It is anticipated that guarantees of regular game time in the Premier League will play a significant role in the attacker’s decision on his next club.
In addition to the aforementioned Premier League three, Championship club Preston North End has been linked with Kent, according to the Lancashire Post.
Who needs Kent the most?
Preston would be incredibly fortunate to gain the services of Kent, who is only two points clear of the Championship relegation zone, especially given the interest from top-flight clubs.
Following Abdul Fatawu’s season-ending injury, Leicester will be short on flank alternatives until the end of the season.
As a result, it is difficult to argue that Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes will not profit from the potential January signing of Kent, who will be trying to reclaim his fantastic Rangers form.
