Queens Park Raiders: Redknapp close to double deal

Harry Redknapp, whose side QPR are 6/1 for a top 10 finish, is reportedly tying up deals for Dutch defensive midfielder Leroy Fer and Chile World Cup star Eduardo Vargas.

The duo are expected to arrive at Loftus Road imminently, with Hoops coach Redknapp keen to bolster his squad with quality additions, following the disappointing opening day defeat to Hull City.

A potential double deal for the exciting internationals would surely boost morale in west London, before QPR’s next Premier League clash with Tottenham.

Fer, 23, is expected to make a summer switch worth around £7m from Championship side Norwich City, after apparently undertaking a medical. The Dutchman only signed for the Canaries last season, making 29 league appearances and netting three goals. It seems his time at Carrow Road is already at an end, however, with the bright lights of London and the top flight calling.

Netherlands international Fer has seven caps for his country, including an appearance against Chile in the World Cup, in which he scored the opening goal. He began his senior career with Dutch giants Feyenoord, making 103 league appearances, before switching to rivals Twente in 2011.

Speaking recently, Redknapp reiterated the need for further acquisitions, stating: “So we’re looking to get one or two midfielders in and maybe a front man as well because we need a bit of cover there.

“We’ll probably use the loan system again. Maybe we’ll buy one and loan a couple.”

It appears the club are now moving swiftly to fulfil Redknapp’s wishes, with Chilean forward Vargas reportedly ready to commit to a season-long loan at Loftus Road, with the option to sign permanently.

Vargas, who impressed at the World Cup alongside new Arsenal signing Alexis Sanchez, is believed to have attracted admirers across Europe, but it seems Redknapp is set to seal the deal.

The exciting attacker is still just 24, and would dovetail nicely with French forward Loic Remy, if QPR can cling onto the striker. Rednapp said recently of the situation: “He didn’t want to go back to Newcastle which is a massive club, so unless it’s a club in the top seven I don’t think he’ll go.”