Five QPR players prime for January Premier League pick ups

The rapid winger is a key player alongside another later on this list, that the Loftus Road hierarchy would not want to let leave.

Yet, should a new boss with fresh ideas be anointed, Phillips could bring in crucial cash for an overhaul. West Bromwich Albion have been linked, and could certainly use his inventiveness in their often stale attack.

Leroy Fer

Instead, with Netherlands spots up for grabs, we think the 25-year-old still has the chance to jostle for space in the squads of Premier League new boys Bournemouth, old side Norwich City and at Newcastle United, where there is a significant defensive Dutch presence.

Tjaronn Chery

Chery has proven a fan favourite since arriving in London this summer, with four goals and three assists so far, but has been in and out of the team lately.

There is a certain spark about the dangerous Dutch attacker, however, which could appeal to top-tier clubs in need of a little extra swagger, with Sunderland springing to mind. Chery has not proven to be to every Hoops manager’s taste so far, but there would be a queue for his loan services should any new boss prefer to bring in his own attackers.

Charlie Austin

There have been previous concerns over Austin’s fitness which supposedly scuppered a switch in summer, and the striker (7/4 to score against Reading anytime) has had spells out this season already. There’s little doubt this dangerman can bang in the goals, but he would also command a hefty fee the Hoops may fail to find elsewhere for rebuilding.

With several Premier League sides desperate for a poacher of this calibre, namely Villa, Sunderland, Newcastle, West Brom et al, an auction could be too tempting to turn down.

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