In a stunning development, it has been reported that Ipswich Town are edging closer to securing the signature of Fenerbahce attacker Ryan Kent. The 27-year-old winger made the move to the Turkish Super Lig last summer from Rangers in Scotland. Despite his talent, Kent has only managed to feature in 19 games for Fenerbahce, scoring just once. His lack of playing time was evident as he only started a single league match, playing a total of 139 minutes in the Super Lig last season.
Kent, who began his career at Liverpool and played extensively for Rangers, is now looking for a new challenge. Ipswich Town, the newly-promoted Premier League side, have reportedly had a £2.5m bid accepted by Fenerbahce for Kent. This could signal a breakthrough in negotiations as the player is not in the plans of Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho for the upcoming season.
Ipswich are now set to discuss personal terms with Kent, and if all goes well, the attacker will soon fly to England for medical checks. The Tractor Boys have managed to beat out competition from clubs like Leeds United for Kent’s signature. This would be a major coup for Ipswich as they aim to strengthen their squad and avoid relegation in their first season back in the Premier League.
The capture of Kent would add a different dimension to Ipswich’s squad, complementing the signings of other talented players like Conor Townsend and Jacob Greaves. With preparations underway for their Premier League campaign, Ipswich will face Liverpool in their opening match at Portman Road on August 17. The fans will be hoping that Kent’s arrival can help the team secure important points in their bid to stay clear of the relegation zone.
