Leeds United plot £2.5m raid on Liverpool for winger: Garry Monk is an admirer

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Leeds are interested in signing Liverpool winger Ryan Kent

The 20-year-old is currently on loan from Liverpool at Championship rivals Barnsley.

But The Sun on Sunday claim Leeds boss Garry Monk has been impressed by Kent's form during his loan spell and will apparently lodge a £2.5m bid to sign the youngster.

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Garry Monk has been impressed by the talents of Kent during his loan spell at Barnsley

Kent is said to be happy to stay at Oakwell for the remainder of the season, but Leeds will look to pounce in the summer.

Jurgen Klopp is renowned for nurturing his young prodigies, but should he decide to cash in the Elland Road outfit will reportedly head the queue for his services.

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Kent is currently on loan at Barnsley

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Kent is yet to make a competitive first-team appearance for Liverpool, but impressed during the 2015 pre-season tour of Thailand, Australia and Malaysia.

He also enjoyed a loan spell at League One side Coventry prior to his spell at Barnsley.

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