Queen Park Rangers : Royal Spenders

You’ve got to love QPR, backed by the riches of Bernie Eccelstone and Arcelor Mittal-the new kids on the blocks in the EPL. Manager Neil Warnock has a second shot at the premier league after going down with Sheffield United in 07/08.

New Recruits

Kevin Dyer and Jay Bothroyd have signed for QPR on free transfers, Dyer on an one year deal from West Ham.

Jay Bothroyd is returning to the Premier League after an exile of about 8 years lastly leaving Arsenal to join Perugia.Bothroyd won his first English senior cap last year and has expressed his desire previously to play in the EPL.

Jay Bothroyd (Cardiff City ) – Sky Sports

“QPR’s a great club … I was here as a boy, when I was nine years old. This was my first club before I went to Arsenal. Twenty years later I’m back, and it’s good to be here

Kieron Dyer was the next best thing to Beckham at one time playing both for Newcastle and England consistently.After his move to West Ham in 2007,he suffered a horrific leg break in a FA cup game and has only made a handful of appearances for West Ham since.

Dyer has made 33 appearances for England

Market Moves

1. Carlton Cole‘s move to Stoke has stalled according to his agent after Stoke chairman mocked his injury record on TV
2. Pompey striker Danny Webber is reportedly a target,who worked with Neil Warnock at Sheffield United
3. DJ Campbell‘s move to QPR is on ‘ice’,says Warnock
4. Wayne Routhledge spent half of last season on loan from Newcastle and QPR have submitted a transfer bid
5. Lazio man Pasquale Foggia is eyeing an move with QPR moving to replacing out-bound Taarabt
6. Young Norwegian Jonathan Parr is a target and the 23 year old is close to signing,Sky Sports reports

Adel Taarabt is expected to leave, according to his agent.The midfielder was club captain and player of the year last season.

“QPR are looking for a player who can replace Adel Taarabt should he be sold to Paris Saint-Germain.