Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Ryan Kent as the former Rangers boss looks to reunite with winger. However, Gerrard is said to have stole a march on the rivals with Ettifaq stumping up the cash to take Kent to the Saudi Pro League permanently. Kent cost Rangers an initial £6.5m to make his signing permanent in 2019 having been brought to the Scottish Premiership by Gerrard in 2019. Gerrard had demanded an 'aggressive' January window, feeling his squad doesn't have enough quality. That appears to have sparked more spending from Ettifaq with Allen and Gerrard turning to a familiar face.

Source: Express January 15, 2024 03:55 UTC