Queens Park Rangers The club are now searching for a 'luminous' striker who wants to leave his club during the January transfer window, according to a report.
QPR are pushing for the playoffs
QPR's fortunes were on the rise in 2025, winning all four of their titles. championship matches this month, with their only defeat coming when they lost 6-2 away to Leicester City in the FA Cup.
As a result, Martí Cifuentes' side are making an unexpected push for the play-offs, now just four points behind sixth-placed Blackburn Rovers, so there is plenty of reason for optimism at Loftus Road heading into the second half of the season. .
However, the heavy defeat to Leicester is a stark reminder of the widening gap between the Premier League and the Championship. championship these days, so Cifuentes may feel that some new additions to the squad may be needed this month.
The only action QPR have done so far is to sign young defender Ronnie Edwards on loan from Southampton for the remainder of the season, but it appears as though Cifuentes could also be keen to strengthen their attacking positions, having identified a new target.
This is according to a report by Football Insider. The Hoops are now chasing Celtic winger Luis PalmaWhich attracts the interest of a number of clubs this month. Within the Championship, Sunderland, Stoke City and Swansea City have all registered their interest, while there are also several unnamed potential suitors from across Europe.
The winger wants to secure a move away from Parkhead this month, where he has been struggling for Scottish Premier League football, and the possibility of him signing for another club is now increasing.
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QPR's next matches in the Championship |
date |
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Sheffield Wednesday (h) |
January 25 |
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Millwall (A) |
February 1 |
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Blackburn Rovers (h) |
February 4 |
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Coventry City (A) |
February 11 |
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Derby County (H) |
February 14 |
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Portsmouth (A) |
February 22 |
Luis Palma could be one of the most notable signings for Queens Park Rangers
Although the Honduras international has dropped down the pecking order at Celtic Park this season, he has previously impressed for the Scottish champions, scoring two Goals in five Champions League matches last season.
Furthermore, the 25-year-old was one of the Hoops' best players in the Scottish Premiership last season, with an average Sofascore match rating 7.61He is the second highest player to appear in at least 50% of matches.
Aries's ex-man It reached double figures For goals and assists in all competitions, he played a key role in Celtic winning the Scottish Premiership title, so he clearly has quality in the attacking third.
Spanish agent Paulo Hernandez praised The striker was described as “brilliant” during his time in Greece, and his performances north of the border last season suggest he may be able to adapt to life in the Championship relatively quickly.
QPR's recent form leaves them outside the play-off places, but if they can win the race for Palma's signature this month, their hopes of finishing in the top six could be boosted significantly.