'He can be better than Hazard and Dybala' - Ex-Rangers Lafferty backs Kent

Former Liverpool man Ryan Kent can be better than Eden Hazard and Paulo Dybala says ex-Rangers forward Kyle Lafferty.

The Oldham-born winger completed a deadline day move to the Glaswegian side in a deal that could be worth £7.5million.

Following his late return to Ibrox, Lafferty insisted the 22-year-old has all the potential to be better than the Real Madrid and Juventus stars.

"After one game last season I spoke to Ryan in the showers. People were raving about Eden Hazard and his ability to know what he's going to do before the ball comes to him," the striker told the Daily Record.

"I said to Kenty, 'Mate, you could be as good as him, if not better.'

"He has everything in his locker. He could probably add a few more goals but the chances he creates and winning games is what he does. I'm excited already to see him play.

Steven Gerrard was keen on adding Kent to his roster after his impressive loan spell in Glasgow last season.

The Academy graduate scored six times and completed ten assists as he was named Scottish Young Player of the Year.

Lafferty continued: "It's crazy to think he's back. This is the biggest and most significant signing of the season.

"Ryan's in the top three of the best I've played with and I've had Dybala and Belotti as team-mates. I'm more than happy to say that as he provides something special.

"It's about how he takes the ball, how he runs with it and I've seen him absolutely destroy defenders. He can do that even with three or four defenders around him.

"Ryan's a match-winner and to have him in your team with a good foundation around him is a massive statement for Rangers. After the disappointment of losing the Old Firm game on Sunday, this news will get everyone back on board from that downer.

"It's the ideal lift for all of the supporters. Kenty is the one player who'll get everyone out of their seats again. It's a huge tonic.

"If there is any player who's going to help Rangers to land 55 (league titles) then it's him."