Rangers boss Steven Gerrard admits re-signing Liverpool winger Ryan Kent is unlikely.

Kent, 22, scored six times for the Gers last season while on loan from Liverpool and was named the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year.

When asked if a fresh deal was likely to be too costly this summer Gerrard replied: “I haven't asked that question but I think the answer would probably be yes.

“Jurgen (Klopp) has come out and given the answer that will come out of my mouth anyway. It has been addressed and we move on.

“The end of it? Where we are right now, yes. We respect Liverpool's stance and we thank them very much for allowing us to work with Ryan for a year.

“We have obviously got a Liverpool player at the moment in Sheyi Ojo who has started very well.

“I had a good conversation on the phone with Jurgen a few days ago and we totally respect Liverpool's position on it."