Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has urged Liverpool winger Ryan Kent to return to Ibrox next season.

The former England under-20 international is the subject of interest from multiple clubs, with Aston Villa having been linked with a permanent switch.

Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds are also in the running to sign Kent.

Boyd told Sky Sports News: "If Ryan Kent is going to be a Liverpool player, up here is perfect for him to learn the way that Liverpool play because Rangers are doing the same thing.

"In terms of their possession - they're always on the front foot, they want to get their wingers on the ball to create chances and score goals.

“There's no doubt Ryan Kent excelled in that environment last year. Whether he can do it again next year is a different question.

"But I think he's a talented boy who will go far in the game and I think to learn the game, Rangers is the perfect environment for him."