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Rangers will have to pay more for Ryan Kent's loan this season than last if they want to land him this summer, as reported by website Football Insider.

What's the story?

Having announced the signing of one Liverpool player on loan already this summer, Sheyi Ojo, the Gers have once again utilised Steven Gerrard's Anfield links to bring an exciting talent to Ibrox.

Football Insider reckon the Gers are currently working on another loan deal that will see Kent return to Glasgow for the second successive season.

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However, it will come at a cost, with the website reporting that Rangers will have to pay a higher loan fee than the one shelled out last summer, which was "well in excess of £1million".

With Liverpool recognising the development he has made as a player over the last 12 months, they now value a permanent transfer at around £10m-12m, according to the outlet.

Worth that kind of loan fee?

Rangers have limited resources in comparison to Celtic and so paying seven-figures for a temporary signing may not appear to make much sense at first glance, but Kent is the kind of difference maker they will need to make progress next season.

He's a crowd-pleaser, a ball-carrier and someone who will be a consistent attacking outlet throughout a 90 minutes on the left, even when not directly contributing to goals.

It could be argued that it's luxurious not to invest money in a player who can grow and stay at the club for a number of years, but the short-term is so important for Rangers that having one or two quality stars on loan at the club is necessary.

It's likely that Kent will ensure he is worth every penny of any loan fee. He hasn't let the club down yet and this is of course the summer deal that many fans want to see most.