Mourinho’s Fenerbahce Exit: Ryan Kent Set for Surprise Premier League Return
Published 16:38 8 Aug 2024 GMT+1
Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Fenerbahce has sparked a wave of activity in the Turkish transfer market, and the latest news suggests that one of his players could be making a surprise return to the Premier League.
According to reports, former Liverpool winger Ryan Kent is set to be allowed to leave Fenerbahce and join newly-promoted Ipswich Town. The 27-year-old has struggled to make an impact in Turkey, scoring just one goal in 18 appearances last season.
Kent’s departure from Fenerbahce is seen as a major coup for Ipswich, who are preparing for their first season in the Premier League since 2001/02. The Tractor Boys have been busy in the transfer market, signing Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea for a club-record fee of £20 million, as well as Premier League experienced players like Ben Johnson and Arijanet Muric.
Kent’s arrival would add pace and width to Ipswich’s attack, and his experience in the Premier League could be invaluable for a team looking to avoid relegation. The former Liverpool youth product has played for Rangers and Fenerbahce, but has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter.
Fenerbahce’s willingness to let Kent go is seen as a sign of Mourinho’s willingness to make changes to his squad. The Portuguese boss has already signed Youssef En Nesyri from Sevilla and Allan Saint-Maximin on loan from Al Ahli, and Kent’s departure would free up space for new signings.
The transfer is expected to be completed for a fee of £2.5 million, with Kent set to sign a three-year deal with Ipswich. The move would be a major coup for the Tractor Boys, who are looking to make a splash in their first season back in the Premier League.
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