Leeds United continue to monitor the situation of Ryan Kent ahead of this summer's transfer window, and it's thought that the winger would seriously consider a switch to Elland Road...

What's the word?

That's according to journalist Pete O'Rourke, who delivered a fresh update on the 25-year-old's future at Rangers amid persistent interest from west Yorkshire.

Just last month, Football Insider claimed that the Whites had a long-standing interest in the Oldham-born talent, whose future in Scotland is in doubt as he enters the final 15 months of his current contract. He remains on Leeds' radar, even despite the departure of Marcelo Bielsa.

“If Leeds were to meet that [his £20m release clause], I’m sure it’s something that Ryan Kent would seriously consider, moving back down to England and to the Premier League at this stage of his career," the reporter told GIVEMESPORT.

Summer boost?

With uncertainty over the futures of Raphinha and Jack Harrison, who both have been linked with interest from Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur respectively, it would make sense for Leeds to remain keen on Kent.

The £12.6m-rated left-winger has continued to impress north of the border, delivering 19 goal contributions across 36 appearances this season, building on his efforts of 13 goals and 15 assists during their title-winning campaign last term, via Transfermarkt.

In 164 games for the Teddy Bears, Kent has delivered 30 goals and 44 assists, averaging a direct contribution once every 177 minutes.

Such form has seen him lauded as a "magician" by Gers teammate Leon Balogun, whilst journalist Andrew Dickson described him as "completely unplayable" on his day only a few months ago.

It seems more likely than not that the Brazil international leaves Elland Road in the summer, though things are less clear for Harrison, so paying £20m for Kent would surely be fantastic business for the club and they have been boosted by these comments from transfer expert O'Rourke.

Whilst it would be painful to see Raphinha - who is in "advanced talks" with the LaLiga outfit - leave, they can soften the blow with the arrival of the former Liverpool graduate this summer, and that should leave many around west Yorkshire absolutely delighted.

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