QPR kick off race for Campbell

30 June 2011 14:16
QPR have reportedly made a £1.25million bid to sign Blackpool striker DJ Campbell, with Fulham, Stoke and Sunderland expected to follow suit.[LNB] QPR boss Neil Warnock is yet to make a move in the transfer market since winning promotion to the Premier League and is now stepping up his bid to bring in new recruits.[LNB]Warnock revealed earlier on Thursday that he expected to sign a 'few new players' over the next couple of weeks and has made an offer for Campbell.[LNB]The forward enjoyed an impressive campaign in the top flight last season as he scored 13 goals during Blackpool's ultimately unsuccessful battle to avoid relegation.[LNB]Campbell has a clause in his contract allowing him to leave Bloomfield Road for £1.25m and QPR are understood to have met that figure.[LNB]However, QPR may yet face competition for the former Birmingham City frontman with several clubs understood to be keen on Campbell.[LNB]Fulham, Stoke City and Sunderland have all been linked with offers, but QPR will hope to win the race for his signature.

Source: Team_Talk