Gerrard on Barker/Kent

[Hank Hill]

STEVEN GERRARD confirmed Brandon Barker is close to joining Rangers - as he revealed the Ibrox club asked Liverpool about Ryan Kent’s situation again this week.

SunSport revealed this morning that former Hibs winger Barker was on the verge of a Gers switch.

The Light Blues have agreed a fee with Man City, while PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year Kent remains a Reds player after the English transfer window closed.

Gerrard said: “We haven’t signed him yet. He is having a medical. It’s close.

“Would that be it in terms of the squad? Who knows.

“I don’t think it is a secret we tried to get Ryan Kent to return. Liverpool knew how much wanted the player to come back.

“But I was told a week ago by Jurgen Klopp that he wouldn’t be going out on loan. So I respect that decision.

“We checked again a couple of days ago. I spoke to the technical director Michael Edwards.

“He made it very clear again that it wouldn’t be happening. So we had to move in a different direction.

“We thank Ryan for everything he has done. Time will tell whether our paths cross again but he is a magnificent player.

“We did everything we can to get him back but it is not to be and we respect Liverpool and thank them for letting us have him for a year.”

 

[Pedro]

I’m still not giving up hope

 

[giogaddi]

Gutted about Kent. Seems weird Liverpool would rather keep him considering he's getting nowhere near their team.

 

[Clubdeckg]

Keep saying it, Kent will be back

 

[Yer da]

Mind games

 

[ItsInTheNet]

Oh well that's that finally put to bed then. Or is it

 

[Pvt. Hudson]

Ah feck

 

[giogaddi]

Keep saying it, Kent will be back

Well Gerrard is pretty definitive in the interview in the OP.

 

[LiviLoyal]

I don’t get Liverpool’s stance on Kent. They’d rather have him sit in the reserves for a year and depreciate in value instead of coming back here, playing in Europe, with a chance of winning trophies and appreciating in value?

 

[millar2318]

And that surely puts an end to it.

 

[CaptainCourageous]

We don't need Kent and Barker. Kent isn't coming back so we move on.

What a waste for Kent. Under 23 football.

 

[Clubdeckg]

Well Gerrard is pretty definitive in the interview in the OP.

He is mate! Probably more wishful thinking but he's not getting near Liverpools match day squad!

 

[dh1963]

No way both are signing. So if Barker has got as far as a medical, the Kent dream is over.

Just waiting for the first Tweet saying Celtic are after him!

 

[Recoba]

And that surely puts an end to it.

Never

 

[bluereason]

Jones is no Kent but on tonight's showing he looks like he is going to be a useful player!

 

[fivestarblue]

Liverpool should just release him.

 

[Henry Hill]

Kent will be back

 

[Papasmurf]

Wtf does he know. Announce kent

 

[Partickger]

I don’t get Liverpool’s stance on Kent. They’d rather have him sit in the reserves for a year and depreciate in value instead of coming back here, playing in Europe, with a chance of winning trophies and appreciating in value?

That’s what I don’t get. I understood they wanted a fee but if that’s not happening then rotting in the reserves seems a strange decision.

 

[TN8]

 

[Tagsbear]

I still think Kent will be back, qualify for the Europa league and I think we’ll buy him.

 

[Forza_Napoli]

I think there will be one more after Barker hopefully keeping the best until last

 

[Super Cooper]

What a waste for Kent. Under 23 football.

That's pretty much his only option crazily enough.

 

[Stuart_WATP]

The more i see Jones, the less i miss Kent

 

[chilebear]

He checked a few days ago.

He’ll check again now that the window has closed

 

[dereksmallsloyal]

We should ask again - Liverpool knew Leeds were sniffing around earlier in the week.

 

[klosrfc]

Keep saying it, Kent will be back

yeah at 34 and looking for a payday before retirement.

ps i do love kent but its just the way it is

 

[Teuchterblue]

Liverpool may be trying to force Kent's hand. I suppose it is possible for a player to become loan happy.

 

[CaptainCourageous]

I still think Kent will be back, qualify for the Europa league and I think we’ll buy him.

After Barker I'm not too sure.

 

[DRAGO]

Gutted about Kent. Seems weird Liverpool would rather keep him considering he's getting nowhere near their team.

Very strange .... on the plus side his value will fall and we can sign him for 1 million next summer ..... that’s how it works isn’t it?

 

[AdiGaz]

Thats all mind games and giving the media nothing. Kent will sign

 

[Henrywatson115]

can liverpool still sell him

 

[BrunoBear]

No way both are signing. So if Barker has got as far as a medical, the Kent dream is over.

Just waiting for the first Tweet saying Celtic are after him!

Can clubs outside England still buy players from there?

 

[Hurleyreyes]

FFS.
Don't Liverpool know who Steven Gerrard is??
Don't deny what he wants.

 

[Cowan_rfc]

If jones performs like he did tonight all season Ill be allright with my memory of Kent retiring lustig.

Id be buzzing if he did sign though

 

[JCDarcheville]

It’s a very odd stance from Liverpool. I could understand if they said the loan is only until January now, but saying no to a loan deal after the English window has closed seems to be good for nobody.

 

[Forth Bear]

I'm still confident Kent will sign.

 

[Hurleyreyes]

Can clubs outside England still buy players from there?

Yes

 

[Its-Sebo]

I'm not taking no for an answer.

Even if our transfer window closes and Kent has signed for another club, I'll think there's a chance.

 

[dereksmallsloyal]

can liverpool still sell him

Yes, just not to a club in England (that could afford him).

 

[Gerrard55]

If thats the case then Liverpool should be ashamed.

Whats the point in him rotting in the reserves when he could have a great career at Rangers? All for what? Pennies to Liverpool?

 

[Modfella]

So that's a maybe then?

 

[Supermac1872]

Liverpool may be trying to force Kent's hand. I suppose it is possible for a player to become loan happy.

Force him to do what? The opportunity for anyone who was interested to buy him has been lost.

Only choice is u23s unless Liverpool allow him to come to us on loan.

 

[giogaddi]

can liverpool still sell him

Yeah.

 

[Yer da]

Get Kent on the pitch at half time on Sunday to pull out my winning Union Jackpot number.

 

[Andrew webb]

Just my opinion i think Kent will be back in January or if we make group stages i think Liverpool will let him come back
Positive loyal

 

[Lord Summerisle]

Here’s a wee prediction:

Assuming we do the business next week, if we get a performance in the first leg of the final qualifying round that makes qualification look likely, I think we’ll get him on loan with a guarantee to buy.

My timing might be out, but I do believe a loan with a deal to buy will suit all parties.

This a personal opinion, BTW, not orange-text info

 

[Recoba]

It seems strange Liverpool would be so stubborn about it, i think he is training like Balboa in the background ready to be signed and unleashed for the old firm game

 

[Professor Yaffle]

Playing the long game, treating Liverpool with respect.

We shall see.

 

[Polar bear]

Jones is no Kent but on tonight's showing he looks like he is going to be a useful player!

It could be said that,Kent is no Jones.