Some Rangers supporters may have believed Ryan Kent’s departure was due to greater opportunities.
Ryan Kent was aiming to leave a lasting impact in Turkey after signing a lucrative free-contract to play for Fenerbahce during a period of significant investment in Istanbul.
However, as is often the case with British footballers relocating to the Super Liga, things never quite worked out as expected.
Ryan Kent faces an unclear future under Jose Mourinho’s guidance after a dismal season in Turkey due to a dearth of opportunities and a stunning lack of form.
The winger may be poised to accept an English reprieve and a chance to restart his career from a Premier League team, according to sources that suggest he may be leaving Fenerbahce this transfer window.
Kent lined up by Premier League side
Ipswich Town have been busy making moves this summer as they look to revamp their squad.
The Tractor Boys earned Premier League promotion from the Championship last season and have wasted no time in breaking their transfer record.
Omari Hutchison from Chelsea has joined in a record-breaking £20 million transfer.
Rangers-related Ben Johnson, who had been released by West Ham United, was soon to join him.
Ryan Kent, a former Liverpool winger, may be the newest player to sign up with Kieran McKenna’s ambitious squad, at least according to a local newspaper.
Kent is reportedly “exploring his options” as he prepares to leave Fenerbahce this summer, according to Darren Witcoop.
One of them could be Ipswich Town, with Kieran McKenna named as a ‘big fan’ of the £7m former Rangers winger.
Two unnamed Championship sides are also cited as being interested in bringing Kent back to England.
Rangers reunion at Tractor Boys?
Ryan Kent is arguably the most technically gifted player to play for Rangers in recent seasons.
Signed under Steven Gerrard, there is a reason the Ibrox club broke the bank to sign the talented dribbler although Kent’s final season left a lot to be desired.
A constant thorn in Celtic’s side, the winger played a hugely influential role in that run to the Europa League Final but struggled to turn it on when the chips were down.
Rangers relied on the winger too heavily and his inconsistent returns – Kent scored only three goals in his final season in Glasgow – ultimately cost the club.
A failure to cash in when the now 27-year-old’s stock was highest amid £15m interest from Leeds United was also a poor decision in retrospect.
Making only 18 appearances for Fenerbahce last season, Kent has played one domestic game for the Turks in 2024.
Undoubtedly a talented footballer, could a move to Ipswich Town and the Premier League reignite the former Ibrox hero’s stuttering career?
Any move to Portman Road would also see Ryan Kent link up with a former Ibrox teammate.
Whilst there has been exit chatter aplenty, for the time being ex-Gers star George Edmundson is part of Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich squad.
