Leeds speculation not ‘real reason’ for Ryan Kent struggles at Rangers after confession – Campbell
Kevin Campbell is adamant transfer speculation is not the cause of Ryan Kent’s dip in form at Rangers.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Arsenal and Everton striker claimed the 24-year-old is instead a victim of the high standards he set himself in the 2020-21 campaign.
Kent has struggled in the opening six games of the season and was hauled off at half-time of the Light Blues’ 1-0 win over Alashkert last week.
Speaking to Sky Sports last Friday, Gers boss Steven Gerrard insisted he would give the winger all the help he needs to regain his form.
As reported by Glasgow Live (24 August), the Daily Mail claim Rangers are braced for a new bid from Leeds United for Kent before the window closes.
When asked by Football Insider assistant editor Dylan Childs if talk of a return to England is likely unsettling Kent, Campbell said:
“People will say it’s because of the transfer speculation and yes, you can look at that but for me that’s not the real reason.
“He set his standards so high last season. When you don’t meet those standards you set for a string of games you look bad. He’s set the ceiling so high.
“Listen, he will improve though. Rangers as a team have not started that great but it will come.
“They will be there or thereabouts at the end of the season. They have too much quality not to be. Players like Ryan Kent will return to form soon enough.”
In other news, Campbell fears late-window exit from Rangers after worrying Athletic update.