Queens Park Rangers they are now chasing a “brilliant” striker who wants to leave his club during the January transfer window, according to the report.
QPR are pushing for the play-offs
QPR’s fortunes soared in 2025, winning all four Priority fixtures this month, with their only defeat coming in a 6-2 defeat away to Leicester City in the FA Cup.
As a result, Marti Cifuentes’ side are making an incredible push for the play-offs, now sitting just four points behind sixth-placed Blackburn Rovers, so there is plenty to be optimistic about at Loftus Road heading into the second half of the season. .
However, the heavy defeat at Leicester is a stark reminder of the widening gulf in class between the Premier League and Priority these days, so Cifuentes may feel that some new additions to the squad may be needed this month.
The only business QPR have done so far is the signing of young defender Ronnie Edwards on loan from Southampton until the end of the campaign, but it seems Cifuentes would also like to strengthen the attacking positions, having identified a new target.
According to a report by Football Insider, The Hoops are now chasing Celtic winger Luis Palmawhich many clubs are interested in 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 is keen to secure a move away from Parkhead this month, having struggled for playing time in the Scottish Premiership, and the likelihood of him signing for another club is now growing.
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Queens Park Rangers Upcoming Championship Matches |
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 |
February 11 |
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Derby County (h) |
February 14 |
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Portsmouth |
February 22 |
Luis Palma could be the best signing for QPR
Although the Honduras international has fallen down the pecking order at Celtic Park this season, he previously impressed the Scottish champions, scoring two goals in five Champions League games last season.
What’s more, the 25-year-old was one of the Hoops’ best players in last season’s Scottish Premiership, with an average match rating on Sofascore 7.61second highest player to appear in at least 50% of matches.
Former Arisov reached double digits for goals and assists in all competitions, playing a key role in Celtic’s Scottish Premiership title win, so it’s clear that there is plenty of quality in the attacking third.
Spanish agent Paulo Hernandez praised striker as “brilliant” during his time in Greece, and his performances north of the border last season suggest he could adapt to life in the Championship relatively quickly.
QPR’s recent run of form leaves them just outside the play-off places, but if they can win the race for Palma’s signature this month, their hopes of a top-six finish could be given a serious boost.
