Former Leeds United transfer target Ryan Kent's future could be resolved before tonight's transfer deadline.
The Liverpool winger was a target for the Whites earlier this summer, with Victor Orta and company close to agreeing a deal to bring the 22-year-old to Elland Road before shifting their attention to Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah following Kemar Roofe's departure to Anderlecht.
After deciding that Nketiah would be a more like-for-like replacement for last season's leading scorer Roofe, Orta was able to broker a loan deal for the England under-21 international, leaving Kent with an uncertain future.
With his opportunities at Anfield limited and following a host of loan spells, the Reds were believed to be wanting to only let the player go on a permanent deal, but had reportedly priced out Kent's other suitors Rangers which left the player in limbo .
Kent spent last season on loan at Ibrox, with boss Steven Gerrard a known admirer of the former England under-20 international.
The transfer window in Scotland closes tonight and a report from Paul Joyce of the Times now claims that the Scottish side have been able to make the finances work with a fee in the region of £6-7million mooted.
Rangers lost the first Old Firm derby of the season 2-0 yesterday and now sit three points behind their Glasgow rivals. Adding Kent, who was a key player for them last season, to their squad will be a big boost for Gerrard and his coaching staff.
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