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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 16:53:24 GMT
QPR's a young VAFC Lent this season by club Valenciennes Boussu Dour Borinage (D2 Belgian), Gaëtan Fallempin could land in QPR in summer according to our information. Formed by Lille, the middle left of 21 years was already in the viewfinder Harry Redknapp when he led Tottenham. It will be out of contract at June 30, 2013. - OC www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Qpr-sur-un-jeune-du-vafc/346108
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 17:22:12 GMT
Transfer news: QPR striker Rob Hulse set to join Millwall on loan By Pete O'Rourke - Follow me: @skysportspeteo. Last Updated: January 28, 2013 4:58pm Share: 0 0
Rob Hulse: Set to join Millwall on loan from Queens Park Rangers Sky Bet
Q.P.R.'s Next Match Q.P.R. 6/1 Draw 100/30 Manchester City 4/9 Premier League To Stay Up 12/13 £10 Free Bet Sky Sports understands Queens Park Rangers striker Rob Hulse is poised to join Millwall on loan.
Hulse is well down the pecking order at Loftus Road and has not featured for them this season after being left out of their 25-man Premier League squad.
The 33-year-old has only recently returned to QPR after a three-month loan spell at Charlton.
Hulse scored three goals in 15 appearances for the Addicks and impressed during his time at the Valley.
Millwall have moved to bring in Hulse as they are in the market for striking reinforcements after seeing Darius Henderson leave for Nottingham Forest. Lions boss Kenny Jackett sees Hulse as a key addition to his squad for the remainder of the season as they look to maintain their push for promotion to the Premier League.
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 17:25:20 GMT
Published on Jan 28 2013 // Silly Season By Warren Haughton | Monday, January 28, 2013 Queens Park Rangers will go head-to-head with Everton for South Korean striker Kim Shin-Wook, if they fail to land Peter Odemwingie from West Brom. Odemwingie has had a transfer request rejected by the Baggies, who have also turned down an improved bid from QPR for the Nigerian forward . Now Harry Redknapp could turn his attention to Shin-Wook as he bids to add some much-needed firepower to help the West Londoners fight off relegation. Everton are already monitoring the 6ft 5in Ulsan Hyundai striker, who has scored 33 goals in four seasons in the K-League and has been dubbed the ‘Korean Peter Crouch’. But the Blues will have to move quickly to land the 24-year-old, with QPR now lining up a move. www.footballhighlights.eu/01/2013/qpr-set-to-rival-everton-for-south-korean-striker
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Post by Jon Doeman on Jan 28, 2013 17:32:55 GMT
Published on Jan 28 2013 // Silly Season By Warren Haughton | Monday, January 28, 2013 Queens Park Rangers will go head-to-head with Everton for South Korean striker Kim Shin-Wook, if they fail to land Peter Odemwingie from West Brom. Odemwingie has had a transfer request rejected by the Baggies, who have also turned down an improved bid from QPR for the Nigerian forward . Now Harry Redknapp could turn his attention to Shin-Wook as he bids to add some much-needed firepower to help the West Londoners fight off relegation. Everton are already monitoring the 6ft 5in Ulsan Hyundai striker, who has scored 33 goals in four seasons in the K-League and has been dubbed the ‘Korean Peter Crouch’. But the Blues will have to move quickly to land the 24-year-old, with QPR now lining up a move. www.footballhighlights.eu/01/2013/qpr-set-to-rival-everton-for-south-korean-strikernever heard of him & still prefer him to Odemswinkie.
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Post by RoryTheRanger on Jan 28, 2013 17:35:05 GMT
Yun Suk-Young's work permit hearing is tomorrow..
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Post by Jon Doeman on Jan 28, 2013 18:00:14 GMT
Yun Suk-Young's work permit hearing is tomorrow.. Shouldn't be a problem with him being an international, even with us asking!
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 18:05:07 GMT
Etienne Capua wants to leave Toulouse, his former club and the English club Queens Park Rangers (QPR) and Tottenham interested in the midfielder, 24, will be ready, it was learned Monday in the entourage of the player. QPR would be more active on this issue and his coach Harry Redknapp would have made a priority of the moment, offering up to 12 million euros to buy out the contract of Toulouse, which runs until 2015. The same sources, the club president Sadran rather ask fifteen million let his player a few days after its already sold other medium Sissoko in Newcastle. Other sources, in the entourage of PSG, also show an interest in this was the Parisian club for Capua, who recently told its interests Ibrahimovic agent, Mino Raiola. This season, Capua hub TFC scored five goals in 28 matches in all competitions and particularly celebrated his first four caps for France, with a key goal against Belarus 11 September 2012 (3-1 ). www.leparisien.fr/toulouse-31000/transfert-toulouse-capoue-veut-partir-qpr-et-tottenham-a-l-affut-28-01-2013-2519953.php
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Post by terryb on Jan 28, 2013 18:12:35 GMT
For sheer workrate we need to retain Jamie Mackie.
However, I would find it very hard to turn down an offer of £3m for him. It is only his 100% commitment that would give him his value.
When it is said that there are many other players we should off load first, you seem to forget that other clubs have to show an interest in signing any of them.
Ale Faurlin has given this club great service & to see his name linked in a group with Bosingwa is being very disrespectful to him. Yes, he is not playing well, but this is a direct result of the injury he suffered playing for us in a match where we needed to rest him. Many players in the past (and the future) have come back from that injury unable to perform to the same level.
If we receive an offer for him to be purchased or loaned then I would nor argue against it, especially if this means he will then play regulary & possibly regain his past form. However, no one can say that he does not still give us effort. His frustration that he can't achieve his previous ability is evident but it's not down to lack of trying.
I would much prefer to see a 50% Faurlin on our bench than most of the others that were named in the to be ditched list.
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 18:49:27 GMT
Transfer News: QPR ask about taking Besiktas midfielder Manuel Fernandes on loan Last Updated: January 28, 2013 6:23pm Share: 0 0 Manuel Fernandes: Has spent time with Portsmouth and Everton in the past Sky Bet Q.P.R.'s Next Match Q.P.R. 6/1 Draw 100/30 Manchester City 4/9 Premier League To Stay Up 12/13 £10 Free Bet Sky Sports understands that Queens Park Rangers have enquired as to the availability of Besiktas' Manuel Fernandes. It is believed that the Premier League strugglers are keen to take the midfielder on loan. Harry Redknapp is eager to bolster his ranks and aid QPR's efforts to steer clear of relegation trouble. He has worked with Fernandes before, with the Portugal international having spent time on loan at Portsmouth back in 2006. The tricky playmaker also took in a spell at Everton in 2008, so knows all about life in England. It is, however, looking like QPR will need to push a little harder if they are to force a deal through, with Besiktas reluctant to sanction a loan agreement. www1.skysports.com/football/news/11711/8450860/Transfer-News-QPR-ask-about-taking-Besiktas-midfielder-Manuel-Fernandes-on-loan
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Post by thorstein on Jan 28, 2013 19:03:54 GMT
28/01/2013 by David McIntyre Manager Harry Redknapp is confident QPR are close to signing at least one of the centre-backs they have been pursuing.
Porto defender Rolando has been one of Rangers’ transfer targets for some time.
The Portugal international, 27, snubbed previous approaches from the club - both since Redknapp took over and when Mark Hughes was in charge.
Ferdinand is leaving Loftus Road.
But there is growing optimism at Loftus Road that Rolando will agree to a move, while other central defenders are also being considered.
Redknapp has therefore sanctioned the offloading of Anton Ferdinand to Turkish club Bursaspor on an initial loan deal until the end of the season.
Ferdinand, signed by Neil Warnock in 2011, has been out of favour for some time and Hughes was frustrated in his attempts to replace him during the previous transfer window.
“I’m looking to change things around,” said Redknapp.
“I’ve got a few irons in the fire this week so I’m willing to let a few people go to bring one or two in.”
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Post by cpr on Jan 28, 2013 19:18:31 GMT
For sheer workrate we need to retain Jamie Mackie. However, I would find it very hard to turn down an offer of £3m for him. It is only his 100% commitment that would give him his value. When it is said that there are many other players we should off load first, you seem to forget that other clubs have to show an interest in signing any of them. Ale Faurlin has given this club great service & to see his name linked in a group with Bosingwa is being very disrespectful to him. Yes, he is not playing well, but this is a direct result of the injury he suffered playing for us in a match where we needed to rest him. Many players in the past (and the future) have come back from that injury unable to perform to the same level. If we receive an offer for him to be purchased or loaned then I would nor argue against it, especially if this means he will then play regulary & possibly regain his past form. However, no one can say that he does not still give us effort. His frustration that he can't achieve his previous ability is evident but it's not down to lack of trying. I would much prefer to see a 50% Faurlin on our bench than most of the others that were named in the to be ditched list. well said sir.
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 20:08:40 GMT
QPR to attend work permit hearing for South Korean defender 28/01/2013 by David McIntyre QPR are due attend a work permit hearing for South Korea left-back Yun Suk-young on Tuesday morning. The club’s owners are keen for manager Harry Redknapp to sign the 22-year-old, who currently plays for Korean outfit Chunnam Dragons. Rangers chief scout Ian Broomfield watched Yun in action during last summer’s Olympics in London. Meanwhile, Redknapp is confident QPR are close to signing at least one of the centre-backs they have been pursuing. www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/west-london-sport-qpr/qpr-to-attend-work-permit-hearing-for-south-korean-defender?
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 20:10:15 GMT
Etienne Capoue: His Options January 28, 2013 By getfootballnewsfrance Leave a Comment At around 20:30 CET this evening, Etienne Capoue announced that he wants to leave his current club Toulouse FC because he is concerned about the future the club is heading, especially after the sale of Moussa Sissoko. We look at what is likely to happen following this announcement. His price tag is at €16m. So, what happens if…. Toulouse say no? Perhaps the most likely outcome of this situation is that Toulouse block his attempts to leave the club in these last 3 days of the window. They have already sold a key player in Moussa Sissoko to Newcastle, and due to injuries, they have had to use Capoue as a utility man. This has at times seen the Frenchman having to play at centre-back. Alain Casanova, the Toulouse manager has been particularly grumpy about this window and one can be sure that all the personnel at the mid-table club will do as much as they can to stop the player leaving. He leaves? If he is allowed to negotiate with clubs, then here are a list of the most likely suitors: PSG Les Parisiens have been heavily linked with a move for the Frenchman in the past week, despite the fact that Ancelotti announced 10 days ago that the transfer window was over for PSG. Although this is unlikely to change, perhaps the recent developments were not what the oil-rich club were anticipating. In the current circumstances, it is still difficult to see them make a move for Capoue, but if it did happen, expect them to sell either Momo Sissoko or Mathieu Bodmer first. Marseille Having missed out on Moussa Sissoko because the move ‘did not excite’ the new Magpie, one could certainly see Anigo and his croonies step up with intent and look to sign Toulouse’s other defensive midfielder. Marseille did announce that their transfer activities may not be over after the signing of Songou. However, with such a hefty price tag on Capoue’s head, it seems likely that OM are priced out of this one. QPR The R’s are the side who have had the most contact with Capoue this transfer window. Just a few days ago, Harry Redknapp personally came to watch Capoue play against Nancy and met the player for a conversation afterwards. Tony Fernandes is reportedly ready to put his cash where his mouth is; the fee should not be a problem. However, QPR’s current situation in the league, fighting relegation, means that if another PL club came knocking the London side would be helpless. Very much in pole position for now though. Chelsea After his side’s unexpected draw at the weekend to Bradford in the FA Cup, Rafa Benitez admitted that with so many players away on loan, the squad lacks depth. However, we can confirm that there has not been any contact between Chelsea and Toulouse this transfer window; so, if a move was to happen, things would have to start rolling fairly quickly. Arsenal January spending 2013: none. Arsene Wenger is a man who, in recent years, has typically left his transfer dealings to the last minute. We can confirm that the club has in the past contacted Toulouse about Capoue, but, as far as we are aware, not this window. It is also difficult to see why Wenger would look to sign the player. When asked about midfield reinforcements this window he has often simply replied: ‘We have Diaby back now’. Tottenham Very unlikely to make a move for Capoue. Having today secured the move for Louis Holtby which will see the player join in the next 3 days rather than in June, one would assume Tottenham’s transfer dealings are over for this window. AC Milan We understand that they are still looking to sign a defensive midfielder before the window is up after the long term injury to Nigel de Jong. Although there has never been any reported interest in Capoue, it is amove that would make sense for the club. getfootballnewsfrance.com/2013/01/28/etienne-capoue-his-options/
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Post by obk on Jan 28, 2013 20:12:19 GMT
"the clubs owners are keen for .... to sign Yun Suk"....gaaahhh (hopefully he is good in spite of that...)
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 20:14:13 GMT
Fulham's Hangeland unlikely to make QPR move By Kristian Balkin on Jan 28, 7:46p + Julian Finney Defender has yet to sign a new deal, however, and could easily leave on a free transfer this summer FACEBOOK TWITTER Harry Redknapp has given up hope of signing Brede Hangeland in the January transfer window claiming that Fulham do not want to sanction any deal. The centre back, though, has yet to sign a new contract at the club and, as the saga rumbles on, it is looking increasingly unlikely that Hangeland will stay at the club beyond the summer. With his current deal expiring at the end of the season, QPR manager Redknapp thought he may well be able to pick up the Norwegian relatively cheaply but he has now admitted that this won't be happening. When asked about the possibility of signing either Hangeland or Jonas Olsson, of West Brom, Redknapp said: "I'd like to have both of them but the clubs don't want to sell them. I don't see them being possible - I wouldn't have thought so." The respite on Hangeland's situation is thought to be brief, however. The chances of the Fulham captain staying put and signing a new deal after the season ends looks hugely slim. It's a blow to manager Martin Jol, who has already lost two of his best players in Clint Dempsey and Moussa Dembele. The Dutchman, therefore, will be on the lookout for a replacement sooner rather than later but, to find a player of a similar ilk to Hangeland will be easier said than done. He compliments Aaron Hughes, his normal centre back partner, perfectly, in that Hangeland provides palpable physical presence while Hughes is slightly more agile and quicker off the mark. Jol will want a similar replacement yet, with money tight at Craven Cottage, it's difficult to hope for the best. With Fulham clearly content to see Hangeland wind down his contract, as opposed to cashing in on him now, it's unlikely that Jol will start his search until the summer. www.cottagersconfidential.com/2013/1/28/3925454/fulhams-hangeland-unlikely-to-make-qpr-move?
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 20:40:20 GMT
QPR: E.Capoue always hoped QPR hope always pull signing Etienne Capua, the defensive midfielder from Toulouse. QPR has not the last word on the issue Etienne Capua (25 years, Toulouse). Harry Redknapp, manager of the current Premier League red lantern, still hoping snatch the signing of defensive midfielder French international, whose contract expires in June 2015. Tony Fernandez, the club president Stephane Mbia or Loïc Rémy, could soon go to France. History of negotiations with his counterpart Olivier Sadran Toulouse, who set the bar to sixteen million. The former Nancy Samba Diakité (24 years) could be included in a possible transaction between two teams. www.mercato365.com/infos-clubs/toulouse/qpr-e-capoue-toujours-espere-971371.shtml
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 21:30:59 GMT
QPR dealt a blow in Capoue chase 28/01/2013 by David McIntyre QPR are considering their next move after having an approach for Etienne Capoue rejected by Toulouse. Rangers manager Harry Redknapp is keen to sign the 24-year-old midfielder and talks are ongoing. But on Monday afternoon the two clubs seemed some distance away from agreeing a fee for Capoue, who has indicated that he wants a move to England. French media have reported that Tottenham are also interested. www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr-dealt-a-blow-in-capoue-chase
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Post by 0hwestlondon on Jan 28, 2013 21:48:20 GMT
Whats happening with the Livermore deal? now spurs have signed Holtby we may have a chance of getting him in. And on Mackie i would keep him for the same reasons terry would keep Faurlin, it looks like to me we need the cash for Odemwinge otherwise why sell him, if this the case surely giving free transfers to players like Cisse (not releaseing) and coming to a deal on thier so called ridiculousy named loyality bonus would save us more than 3 million and not having to sell committed players like Mackie, this is how the club should have been thinking in December but instead we are stuck with a load of players who we dont like or want, and they are stuck at club they dont want to be at.(and probably dont like as well)
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 22:08:01 GMT
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 22:33:08 GMT
Redknapp: I’m not looking to sell Mackie
28/01/2013 by David McIntyre Harry Redknapp insists he is not looking to offload Jamie Mackie.
The QPR boss was reported to have told Mackie he could leave Loftus Road, with Norwich and Fulham said to be preparing £3m bids.
Redknapp is hoping a number of players find new clubs before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
But he said: “I haven’t thought about Jamie Mackie going. Jamie plays in my team every week. He’s not one of those I’m looking to shift.”
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 22:34:50 GMT
SignorInter @ SignorInter Naples challenge QPR for Rolando. Tomorrow mission of the Neapolitans, they will push for the loan. But the player would prefer to transfer (QPR)
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 22:45:35 GMT
Loftus ambitions: QPR not giving up on Rolando despite being already snubbed THREE times 28 Jan 2013 22:28 'It’s out of my hands now really. Good player if we could get him. I think it’s a difficult one' admits Redknapp Hoop dreams: QPR want the £7m Porto defender Rolando Getty Images Harry Redknapp is refusing to give up on his bid to pull off another transfer coup with Porto defender Rolando. Mirror Sport revealed two weeks ago that the QPR boss was back in for the £7million centre back - even though the player has already turned down Rangers THREE times. Rolando, who has 18 caps for Portugal, has won three titles, the Europa League, the Portuguese Cup and the UEFA Super Cup And Redknapp is now back in for him with QPR chief executive Phil Beard and chairman Tony Fernandes trying to push the deal through. Redknapp said: “I have been over to Porto and met him, it’s a difficult deal to do.”. The Rangers boss has found himself in a similar situation to his bid to sign striker Loic Remy, who initially refused to quit Marseille for QPR. Redknapp added: “Chairman did [the Remy deal] be fair, I’ve left it to him. Tony is dealing with [Rolando]. “I met the boy and had a good chat and it was great. It’s up to the chairman in the end, it’s finances and it is down to the chairman and Chief Executive, not a lot down to managers. “It’s out of my hands now really. Good player if we could get him. I think it’s a difficult one.” www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-boss-harry-redknapp-is-not-1560869?
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 22:47:13 GMT
'Any players leaving QPR? I hope so!': Harry Redknapp still wants replacements in 'gang warfare' window 28 Jan 2013 22:29 Hoops boss reckons agents are screwing each other over like never before as he targets 'three or four players' Wink wink: Redknapp hasn't lost his sense of humour With just three days to go until the transfer window shuts Harry Redknapp remains relaxed. Asked whether he expects a few players to leave Loftus Road by Thursday he joked: “I hope so!” Bearing in mind the club’s embarrassing FA Cup defeat at home to League One MK Dons, few of the players that featured in that match can have any complaints. Not that Redknapp would be that bothered anyway. The Hoops boss is busy trying to replace the players that have flopped over the last five months with better ones. West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie, Porto defender Rolando and Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue are all targets with Rangers also keen on Montpelier schemer Younes Belhanda, a player who has been offered to several English clubs. In Redknapp’s way are the agents willing to trample over each other to get a slice of the commission on offer with Redknapp targeting “three or four players”. The Hoops boss joked: “It a bit like ice-cream sellers! Someone has nicked their pitch in Glasgow! Someone’s gonna shoot them or something! “This transfer window, I have never seen anything like it. Every agent seems to be trying to screw each other. “It’s like gang warfare out there - it’s scary. If you’re trying to get a player another agent will try to scupper that deal if he’s not involved in it to try to get you to have one of his. “It’s unreal, unbelievable. They’re all fighting for big money - that’s the problem.” Final offer: Redknapp has refused to pay more than £3m for Odemwingie Laurence Griffiths Redknapp has already warned West Brom he will not pay more than the £3million - QPR’s second bid - offered for Odemwingie. The player has handed in a transfer request and Redknapp said: “As much as the boy wants to come or doesn’t, I wouldn’t be paying [more than he is worth]. There is a value I think he is worth and I would be saying don’t pay any more for him. “I have not spoken to anybody, I’ve left it to the chairman. We made anoffer, two offers. If they don’t accept them, what can you do? It’s end of story.” Manchester City roll into town tonight with Redknapp hoping to pull off another Premier League miracle following his win over Chelsea and the Hoops’ point against Spurs. He said: “It will be a tough game but we are at home and we’ve got a chance. We drew with Tottenham at home and I wouldn’t think there is much between Tottenham and Man City to be honest with you. Before the game, however, Redknapp will attend a work permit hearing for 22-year-old Chunnam Dragons left back Yun Suk-Young this afternoon. “(Our Chief scout) Ian Broomfield saw him play three times in the Olympics.” he added, “There have been a few clubs chasing him, including Liverpool and Fulham.” He also fears Capoue could be out of Rangers’ price range. He added: “He’s expensive. Maybe too expensive for us. “But I like him. I watched him against last week. The money they are asking is quite expensive for us so it would be a problem.” One that got away: Sissoko eventually signed for Newcastle Getty Redknapp does rue the club’s failure to pinch another Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who joined Newcastle for a cut-price £3.5million last week. He said: “Sissoko’s a fantastic signing. I’d liked to have got him but Newcastle have absolutely nicked him. “He’s a real powerhouse and I saw him destroy the England under 21 team a couple of years ago - he was the best player on the pitch. He’ll be a real good player in England. “We didn’t really get that near to him - we were just told that he wouldn’t come here. “The figures were very high but it still worked out cheap as there was no transfer fee. But he’s a good siging and I think Newcastle will do well with the players they have signed.” Asked if he could be likened to former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira, Redknapp went on: “He runs with the ball and has real strength. If he’s anywhere near as good as Vieira he’ll be fantastic.” Cold shoulder: Odemwingie set for icy reception on West Brom return Get me out of here: Odemwingie has tried everything to leave the Hawthorns Laurence Griffiths Peter Odemwingie can expect a frosty West Brom reception today as he continues to demand out of the club. The unhappy striker got the day off yesterday as his new baby was in hospital with jaundice. Odemwingie has not been into the club’s training ground since slapping in a transfer request on Friday. He is due back today ahead of tomorrow night’s game at Everton despite being unlikely to feature. QPR had an improved bid of £3million rejected on Monday for the forward, who has five goals this term. But Mirror Sport understands the clubs are continuing to discuss a possible deal before the deadline. Odemwingie has his heart set on a switch to Loftus Road and has poured out his feelings on Twitter. He has 18-months left on his deal at The Hawthorns worth around £40,000-a-week. Rangers are willing to give Odemwingie improved terms plus an extra 12 months if they stay up. Redknapp is also dangling a lucrative survival bonus if lowly QPR beat the drop this season. MirrorSport revealed on January 15 that Albion ace Odemwingie wanted a move to Loftus Road. www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-boss-harry-redknapp-is-still-1560996
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 28, 2013 23:02:49 GMT
Frustration for Redknapp as the 'ice cream men' pitch up QPR manager hits out at 'gang warfare' between agents vying to do deals in the transfer window SAM WALLACE MONDAY 28 JANUARY 2013
The Queen's Park Rangers manager, Harry Redknapp, likened the competition among agents to place themselves at the centre of lucrative January transfer window deals to "gang warfare" today, drawing a second analogy with the Glaswegian drug gangs' so-called ice cream wars of the 1980s.
Describing the layers of agents and fixers trying to earn money out of fewer and fewer deals, Redknapp said that much of his club's time was spent fathoming out who they should negotiate with in order to sign a player.
Asked why he thought the level of competition had increased, Redknapp said: "There's not that many deals happening. If someone can muscle in on a deal ... it's a bit like ice cream sellers when someone has nicked their pitch ... in Glasgow! Someone's going to shoot them or something!"
His chairman Tony Fernandes has had a second bid for West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie rejected, with the player clearly keen to leave given his Twitter rant over the weekend. Redknapp wants to sign the former Blackburn Rovers defender Christopher Samba from Anzhi Makhachkala. He will attend a work permit hearing today at Wembley for the Korean international left-back Yun Suk-yeung.
Redknapp said: "This transfer window, I have never seen anything like it. Every agent seems to be trying to screw one another. It's like gang warfare out there – it's scary. If you're trying to get a player another agent will try to scupper that deal if he's not involved in it, to try to get you to have one of his. It's unreal, unbelievable. They're all fighting for big money – that's the problem."
With his side bottom of the Premier League table and facing the champions Manchester City at Loftus Road on Tuesday, Redknapp said he would "like probably three or four" new players before the transfer window closes on Thursday night. "But good ones," he said. "They have got to be good ones."
Having made a number of trips to France to scout players, including his new striker Loïc Rémy and the France midfielder Yann M'Vila, who subsequently went to Rubin Kazan in Russia – "It was money in the end," Redknapp said, "that was the key for him" – the QPR manager said he had encountered great frustration doing deals.
"I have been to meet players and then I have had people say, 'You have gone with this person to try to do the deal. They won't do a deal with him [the player] unless you go with me. I'm the only person who can get the deal done'. That's how it has gone. Every deal has been like that.
"It's so hard to get to the bottom of it," he added, mimicking a typical conversation: "'Oh, you have spoken to the agent, well, I am the only person who can deal with the club.' 'Oh, are you? OK, fine.' Then someone else says, 'He's not the person you should be dealing with, you should be dealing with me.' In the end I have left it to the chairman, it was doing my head in. It's crazy.
"As Bournemouth manager, I signed Tony Pulis one night at Newport. I turned up to watch him, three hours' drive, and he wasn't even playing. He was sitting having a cup of tea. I took him on a free transfer. He didn't have an agent, no, bloody hell. He was only too pleased to move. Now it's so difficult. Every deal is so complicated. You wonder where it is going to finish up. They are at each others' throats."
Redknapp said that he was not aware of the details of Odemwingie's fraught Twitter communications on Saturday. Instead he said it left him bemused as to why players would put themselves in that position. "I swear I don't know what Twitter is – that's on a computer not on a phone?" he asked. Told at that point that Twitter was accessible via phones, Redknapp said players would have to accept the consequences.
"If you are going on Twitter you are going to have people tweeting you back, you are going to have to take all that. They leave themselves all wide open. You lot are probably all on Twitter, you're probably thinking, 'What's this twit talking about?' But in all honesty I don't understand it. You can't get Twitter on this phone."
Redknapp still uses a Nokia 6310 which he took from his pocket at that moment, noticing at the same time that he had received a text. "Oh my God, another agent has sent me four players," he said. "All rubbish."
A deal for Etienne Capoue of Toulouse, Redknapp said, was "maybe too expensive for us". Fernandes was, Redknapp added, "trying for his life [to make signings] and we're all trying. We've got some targets and if we can get them it will be good."
He said there had been no offers to take the out-of-favour right-back Jose Bosingwa. Pushed on whether Jamie Mackie and DJ Campbell would be allowed to leave, Redknapp indicated he would prefer to keep them. Asked whether he thought anyone other than Anton Ferdinand, bound for Bursaspor in Turkey, would leave, Redknapp replied: "I hope so."
Odds: QPR 100-30 Draw 11-4 Man City 5-6
Kick-off Tonight, 7.45pm (Tomorrow BBC 1, 10.35pm) Referee P Dowd (Staffordshire)
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 29, 2013 0:08:39 GMT
Harry’s re-Pete HARRY-UNION ... Redknapp wants to sign Peter Crouch - just like he did at Spurs Exclusive Published: 12 minutes ago 0 HARRY REDKNAPP is trying to get Peter Crouch to play for him for a FIFTH time. QPR manager Redknapp wants Stoke striker Crouch, 31, to join his crusade against relegation at Loftus Road. Redknapp first linked up with Crouch at Portsmouth in 2002, then took him to Southampton for £2million in 2004 before taking him back to Pompey for £9m four years later. The pair then joined forces at Tottenham, where 6ft 7in Crouch started his playing career. Read more: www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4767740/Peter-Crouch-transfer-QPR-want-Crouch.html#ixzz2JJoAq6hs
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Post by nomar on Jan 29, 2013 7:37:19 GMT
Crouchy similar to Zamora but better finisher.
Wonder if he can play CB?
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Post by Macmoish on Jan 29, 2013 8:04:44 GMT
So we'll pay 8 million or 10 million for him... And he's not prolific
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Post by gramps on Jan 29, 2013 8:56:05 GMT
Typical. Get rid of a 27 year old player with a great work rate, commitment and passion and bring in another over 30. Robbie, I totally agree with your comments above.
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Post by eusebio13 on Jan 29, 2013 9:24:19 GMT
Samba story mentioned in the independent is now in the mail £10m + £100kpw salary
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Post by gramps on Jan 29, 2013 9:49:49 GMT
If they spend £10 million on Samba and give him £100k a week then that does it for me. I am going to support Southend United!
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