Alan Hutton believes his former Rangers side cannot afford to lose Ryan Kent in January amid previous speculation linking him with Leeds United. Kent is out of contract at Ibrox next summer but is reportedly no closer to signing a fresh extension with the Scottish side.
If a new deal cannot be agreed in the months leading up to the winter window, Rangers will face a big decision on whether to cash in or lose him for free next summer. Kent would be free to negotiate with foreign clubs over a pre-contract deal in January, too.
Leeds and Victor Orta have been known long-term admirers of Kent and have attempted to sign him on numerous occasions in recent years. Whether that interest still exists remains to be seen, though there would be no better time to sign him.
