Out: Adel (Benfica) Rio Ferdinand (retired) Bobby Zamora SWP Richard Dunne Murphy Barton Isla (loan ended) Vargas (loan ended) Niko Kranjcar (loan ended) Henry (although the rumor is that he has been offered a new one-year contract) In: Jay Emanuel Thomas from Bristol City (striker, but described as versatile and can play on wing) Ben Gladwin from Swindon (striker) Massimo Luongo from Swindon (midfield) Rumors: -Talks ongoing to bring Ravel Morrison back to QPR -Scum, Liverpool, and Newcastle all trying to sign Charlie -Talks underway to bring Gerry Francis back to the club as a coach What else?
Hahaha. You are right there! How about this for a blockbuster rumor (note the spelling!): Jamie Mackie is apparently on his way back to Loftus Road! I am not sure how I feel about that one. Players never live up to the memories on their second go round. On the other hand, Mackie is definitely the "right stuff". http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...hip-agree-deal-Nottingham-Forest-striker.html http://www.qpr.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=402790
Mackie is back on a two-year deal. I didn't realize he was still just 29 years old. That makes me feel better about him coming back. http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/jamie-mackie-qpr-returns-two-year-deal-2494096.aspx
There is a rumor about Kamil Wilczek, the Polish top scorer last year and Player of the Season. http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015...and-bournemouth-in-race-for-polish-ace-kamil/ His video looks good, but who knows:
http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/qpr-alejandro-faurlin-les-ferdinand-2503928.aspx Ale Faurlin signs a one-year deal, with an option for a second year. He'll be a great (re-)addition to the squad if he can stay healthy.
Anyone know much about the quality of the German second tier? QPR just signed Sebastian Polter, a 24-year-old striker who scored 14 goals in 29 appearances in that division last year (playing for 1. FC Union Berlin who finished 7th; he was on loan from FSV Mainz; Mainz sold him to us). http://us.soccerway.com/players/sebastian-polter/54321/ http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/sebastian-polter-joins-qpr-fsv-mainz-05-2521174.aspx
Ravel Morrison (currently on the books at Lazio) may come back to Loftus Road. http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/...loser-to-signing-former-west-ham-man-morrison If he fits in the budget, it would be hard to say this isn't a good move. He was excellent with us last time.
There are reports that we have re-signed Hill and Henry. As long as the wages are reasonable, those are good re-signings, in my opinion. http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr-man-set-to-sign-new-contract It sounds like Phillips is close to going to West Brom for 7-10 million, which would be good business, considering. Phillips was great towards the end of the season last year, but hasn't shown much else since joining us. He is a high injury risk on a high salary. If we can get over 7 million for him, then we should take it. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-closing-matt-phil There are also reports of Hoilett going for 2.5 million to Sunderland. We should take that as well. Apart from supplying the cross that led to the Zamora winner at Wembley, Hoilett has flattered to deceive in his time with us. Getting him off the books would be a good move. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-transfers-qpr-winger-junior-6002239 Of course, that would leave us with no recognized wingers. But that is why scouts get paid, right?
Those two veteran re-signings have come through: http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/karl-henry-qpr-chris-ramsey-les-ferdinand-loftus-road-2528495.aspx Karl Henry has taken up the one-year option in his contract to stay with QPR this season. http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/clint-hill-contract-extension-one-year-qpr-2523832.aspx Clint Hill is also back, signing a one-year deal.
Good business all around (if true on Phillips and Hoilett). Turned down £12 mil offer from Leicester for Austin too. The bidding is now officially underway.
Samba Diakite is in the squad going to Italy. I wonder if he'll work his way into Ramsey's plans for this year. We must not be too close to moving Austin or Phillips or Fer, as they're all in the squad. Do you think we'll hang on to any of those three?
Les on transfers: http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/qpr-les-ferdinand-transfer-trialists-2533344.aspx “We know that we’ll probably lose a few players." “It’s just a case of trying to get a few deals across the line now.” “Our main focus is on strengthening at the back. We’re well aware that we’re quite light on numbers in that area." There are also mentions of trialists Chris Schorch and Oscar Gobern.
Austin definitely will go. Phillips I would imagine will go with lots of interest. Fer's wages might deter buyers, maybe he'll stay.
Looks like there's interest in Hoillet, too. He may go. I'd like to see Fer stay. I read there was some interest in Caulker, too, but he's one to hang onto. We're shorthanded in defense, though a starting lineup with Caulker, Onuoha, and Yun is strong... right now I guess the fourth starter would be Hill. Or am I missing someone?
Kind of surprised there hasn't been interest in Yun, as a first team international. Maybe he could use another (healthy) season with us to build on his resume a bit. Yun and Fer would be top class in The Championship. Darnell Furlong?
Also, what the hell are we going to do with Sandro? Hope someone like Trabzonspor can take on some of his wages?
Did he play left back last season when called upon? Edit: Why don't I answer my own question... he played right back (opposite Yun). Maybe we will see that a bit this season. http://www.qpr.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3795978
Armand Traore didn't make the trip to Italy. He may soon be off to France. http://talksport.com/football/lille...woop-qpr-defender-armand-traore-150709155647?
Reports indicate QPR turned down £12m for Austin and are holding out for £15m. The latest story has Palace offering £6m plus players. http://www.theguardian.com/football...austin-crystal-palace-qpr-6m-fraizer-campbell "Crystal Palace are poised to enter the bidding for the Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin by submitting an offer of £6m plus a couple of players. Palace, who also retain a strong interest in Chelsea’s Loïc Rémy, would be willing to use Fraizer Campbell, Adrian Mariappa, Barry Bannan and/or Adlène Guedioura in part-exchange." "QPR would consider taking Campbell and Mariappa from Palace but will demand a higher cash figure as part of the deal – taking the cash part of the offer closer to £10m. Palace, though, hope to reach a compromise."