Faurlin set for Palermo switch

Palermo have reportedly agreed a deal with Queens Park Rangers to sign Alejandro Faurlin on loan for the rest of the season.



Palermo made a bid for Faurlin earlier in the window, but that was rejected by QPR.



They have now returned and this time have come to an agreement with the Hoops and look set to sign him on loan with a view to a permanent deal.



Harry Redknapp had insisted he wanted the 26-year-old to stay with the club, but with other players due to arrive before Thursday's deadline - he has sanctioned his departure.



Faurlin, who is anxious to secure regular first-team football, is set to become the third Argentine to leave England for Palermo following on from Mauro Boselli and Mauro Formica - who completed respective moves from Wigan and Blackburn earlier in the month.

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QPR confirm Yun Suk-Young deal

QPR have have completed the signing of Chunnam Dragons defender Yun Suk-young on a three-and-a-half-year deal.



The 22-year-old was a key member of the South Korean Olympic squad that took bronze at London 2012, before then going on to make his full international debut in October.



Yun has been linked to a number of clubs in recent times, including west London rivals Fulham, but has joined QPR on for an undisclosed fee from K-League side Chunnam Dragons.



The left-back has been granted a work permit and will be eligible to play for the Rs once he obtains a visa.



Yun joins fellow January acquisitions Loic Remy and Tal Ben Haim at Loftus Road, where he links up with countryman Park Ji-sung.



The defender may be the first of several signings before the transfer deadline on Thursday, with Peter Crouch, Christopher Samba and Etienne Capoue amongst those on QPR's radar.

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Cesar likely to miss Villa clash

QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar is a major doubt for Saturday's Premier League basement battle with Aston Villa at Loftus Road.



New manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that the groin injury that forced the Brazilian off at half-time in their game against Sunderland is expected to keep him out of Redknapp's first home game in charge.



Former England goalkeeper Rob Green, who came on for Ceasr at the Stadium of Light and played his part in denying the Black Cats in the 0-0 draw, looks set to keep his place against fellow early season strugglers Villa.



"Julio looks like he's done a groin," Redknapp told the club's website.



"We'll send him for a scan on Thursday, once the swelling goes down a bit, and see what the extent of the injury is. We're lucky that we've got two top goalkeepers.



"Cesar has won everything there is to win in the game. He's a top goalkeeper. Rob is an England international keeper and made a fantastic save when he came on.



"He didn't have a lot to do apart from that, but when he was called into action he was fantastic."

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QPR sack Mark Hughes

QPR have terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes following a disastrous start to the season.



The 49-year-old Welshman guided the club to Premier League safety after taking over from Neil Warnock in January but has fallen foul of his employers having spent heavily over the summer and failing to secure a win this term.



His dismissal leaves Harry Redknapp, who revealed he was in talks over taking charge of the Ukraine earlier this week, a clear favourite to take the Loftus Road hot seat.



A QPR statement read: "The Board of Directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his ten months in charge.



"Mark has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of Directors with very little choice but to make a change.



"The Board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible.



"Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the R's trip to Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The club will be making a further announcement in due course."



Hughes' final game in charge was a demoralising 2-1 home defeat to newly-promoted Southampton, who cut their hosts four points adrift at the bottom of the Premier League.

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QPR sign Junior Hoilett on four-year deal.

Mark Hughes has bolstered his attacking options with the signing of highly-rated Canadian starlet David 'Junior' Hoilett.

The 22 year-old, who is out of contract after opting not to sign a new deal with Blackburn Rovers, has penned a four-year contract at Loftus Road, after Rangers beat off stiff competition from a number of Clubs for his prized signature.



Hoilett becomes QPR's seventh signing of a hectic summer at Loftus Road, following in the footsteps of Rob Green, Ryan Nelsen, Fabio Da Silva, Ji-Sung Park, Samba Diakite and Andy Johnson.

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Hughes ends talk of Bellamy bid

Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes has played down reports that he is planning to sign Craig Bellamy from Liverpool this summer.



It has been suggested that Rangers are lining up a move to lure Bellamy away from Anfield this summer.



Bellamy's future at Liverpool has been the subject of speculation all summer, with Cardiff declaring an interest in re-signing the forward.



Hughes, who worked with Bellamy with Wales and Manchester City, is a big admirer of the 33-year-old, but has cooled talk of an imminent move for the player.



"There has been a lot of speculation over Craig. Yes I know him very well. But at the moment it is all speculation," said Hughes.



Hughes has vowed Rangers will do better than last season after escaping relegation on the final day of the season.



"Now I have more time to prepare the side and get the quality players that were lacking before," added Hughes.



"I can say that QPR has a great future and obviously we will do better that last season. We are confident that we won't be struggling."

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Fernandes predicts more signings

Tony Fernandes thinks QPR will reap the rewards of their early transfer dealings and admits there are likely to be more new signings.



The Hoops escaped relegation to the second tier on the final day of last season and have been quick to improve their squad.



Manager Mark Hughes has recruited six players so far this summer, with Manchester United's Park Ji-sung the latest and greatest name to join the west Londoners.



While Fernandes, who took over the club less than a year ago, thinks most of the good work has already been done, he admits as many as three new faces could still arrive at Loftus Road.



"It is ironic, this time last year I had one week to do it all," he told Press Association Sport. "Now I've had the best part of two months and I think a lot of great work was done.



"We have never said this before but the moment the Man City game [on the final day of the season] was over, we started working.



"There was one night of celebration and then the guys started working on the squad.



"That is why we've hit the ground running, been able to make six signings and renew Adel [Taarabt's contract]."



He continued: "It's good as it gives Mark a lot of time to gel the squad as obviously there are a lot of new faces that haven't played with each other.



"It is not going to be perfect to start off the season but we seem to be doing the right things there.



"Maybe two or three more signings are left and then we're done - and, I think, done for a while actually because we would then have a good nucleus for a long time."

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Fabio joins QPR on loan

Manchester United defender Fabio da Silva has signed a season-long loan with Premier League rivals Queens Park Rangers, on the same day it was announced twin brother Rafael signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford for another four years.



Fabio, who can play on either side of the back four, has played 53 first-team matches for United but has rarely been a first-choice starter.



By contrast, Rafael has made 90 appearances for United since the brothers arrived at Old Trafford from Brazilian club Fluminense in 2008.



Nevertheless QPR manager Mark Hughes, who as a striker played for United under long-serving boss Sir Alex Ferguson, was delighted to be bringing Fabio to the west London club, who escaped relegation on the final day of last season.



“It’s a great opportunity for us to loan a good, young player, who has decent experience of playing for a top club like Manchester United,” said Hughes.



Fabio, who will meet-up with his new team-mates on his 22nd birthday on Monday, said: “The loan is so important for me in terms of my career. I want to play as many games as possible here. I want to play well and win games as well.”



But Rafael is not going anywhere after signing a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2015/16 season.



“Rafael is one of the club’s brightest young prospects; he has no fear of playing and has great belief in himself,” Ferguson told United’s website.



“The boy has developed immensely since joining United, his energy and enthusiasm are a joy to watch.



“Rafael has all the attributes to become one of the best full-backs in the world and I am delighted he has signed a new contract.”



Meanwhile Rafael said: “I am so happy to sign a new contract. I love playing for Manchester United, there is a great team spirit here and a real desire to win.



“My time here has been unbelievable; winning two league titles, a league cup and a Club World Cup has made me hungry for more trophies.



“I would like to thank Sir Alex for his belief in me and I would also like to thank the fans for their support,” added Rafael.



United finished runners-up in the Premier League last season, just losing out on goal difference to champions and local rivals Manchester City.

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