Michael Beale says he's got an increased chance of getting Ryan Kent tied down on a new deal as he begins to spark into form at Rangers.
31.12.2022 - 21:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Michael Beale is acutely aware Rangers need to strengthen if they want to get back competing on level terms with Celtic, with his side trailing the Hoops by nine points in the Scottish Premiership title at the halfway point.
Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson confirmed in October that Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos have been offered contract extensions as they look to retain two of their most valuable assets. But speculation continues to mount as they join another seven Light Blues stars who could look to move elsewhere come January 1.
Beale has inherited an ageing Ibrox squad and is about to enter his first window as boss. The former QPR manager made it clear that anyone that comes in next month has to be "starters" as they have enough squad players. And that could pave the way for many of the out of contract stars to be offloaded, if they aren't willing to put pen to pater on a new deal or are deemed surplus to requirements by Beale and his backroom staff.
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Kent is one Beale would love to keep at Rangers after the winger proved key to the 2020/21 title success when the Londoner was number two under Steven Gerrard. He has been offered a new deal but his future has yet to be resolved. There has been interest from England and Rangers would likely rather generate cash from his sale in January then lose the former Liverpool youngster for free in the summer. His time in Glasgow has been a success, however, it's been a season to forget so far.
Morelos has been Rangers main talisman since joining the club in 2017 but has yet to accept a new contract proposal to continue his stay at Ibrox. He became the Light Blues all time top
Michael Beale says he's got an increased chance of getting Ryan Kent tied down on a new deal as he begins to spark into form at Rangers.
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