Rangers want to keep Ryan Kent beyond this season and will reportedly hold talks with Liverpool over extending his deal.
The Reds winger has impressed during his season-long loan at Ibrox, making 24 appearances in all competitions and chipping in with three goals and three assists.
And Gers boss Steven Gerrard, whose side only trail league leaders Celtic on goal difference, is keen to extend the 22-year-old’s stay in Glasgow, according to the Scottish Sun.
Kent is unlikely to force his way into Anfield chief Jurgen Klopp’s plans – his only Liverpool appearance came in an FA Cup game against Exeter three years ago.
Rangers director of football Mark Allen said: “Ryan seems to have settled very well. He is familiar with the coaching staff, he’s worked with them before during his Liverpool career.
“We would certainly like to pursue what we do next with Ryan but that is a conversation we have to have with Liverpool.
“He’s their player. We have a very good relationship with Liverpool and I think it is dialogue that will continue for the foreseeable future.
“I think they would be happy, I don’t want to speak for Liverpool, but I am sure they would be happy with the way that Ryan is settled.
“They maybe would see us as a good vehicle for their players to give them much-needed experience.
“It is very obvious to everyone that Ryan is playing well. That means he’s settled in my opinion and there are a lot of things that go into that.
“Maybe Ryan himself is feeling that this is good for him too. It is a collective, there is no single thing that decides do you keep him or release him.”
Despite Kent impressive at Ibrox, he has made just two appearances since the beginning of November due to a couple of injuries.
He made his return in Rangers’ most recent match, the 1-0 defeat of Celtic, however, and should be fully fit for the Gers’ return to action against Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Cup on January 18.
