QPR on the brink of signing Kieron Dyer

13 July 2011 12:50
On his way: Kieron Dyer is set to join QPR[LNB]QPR are set to complete the signing for former England international Kieron Dyer, according to manager Neil Warnock.[LNB]The 32-year-old has been beset by injuries in recent years and was released by relegated West Ham at the end of last season.[LNB]However, Dyer looks set to been given another chance to shine in the Premier League by Rangers in a one-year deal.[LNB]Dyer has reportedly agreed personal terms on a move to west London and Warnock believes it is a deal that will suit both parties.[LNB]'As far as I'm concerned it's a gamble worth taking,' he told the London Evening Standard.[LNB]'He really impressed me in training and it looks like he has been working hard on his fitness throughout the summer.[LNB]'He has a lot of experience and is desperate to play in the Premier League again.[LNB]'I like the hunger he's got and he wants to prove a point. I really appreciate his commitment.[LNB]'There were other clubs in for him and he could have earned more money elsewhere, but he wants to play for QPR.[LNB]'He wanted to stay in London and I think he can really help us.'[LNB]Speaking about the deal, he added: 'As far as I am concerned, we can't lose.[LNB]'We have protected ourselves. If things don't go well then we can always go our separate ways, it's a deal that suits both parties.'[LNB] Promising start: Dyer showed great potential at Newcastle under the late Sir Bobby Robson (right)[LNB]QPR confirmed the signature of Jay Bothroyd on a three-year deal earlier today and are believed to be in talks with Blackpool striker DJ Campbell.[LNB]Warnock is also hopeful on tying up a deal for promising Tottenham right-back Kyle Naughton, whose development he witnessed while at Sheffield United.[LNB] 'We have a great relationship with Spurs and we tried to sign Kyle in January before he went to Leicester,' added Warnock.[LNB]'We can give him Premier League experience and help him develop in the same way Kyle Walker benefited from being on loan from Spurs at at Aston Villa.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEQPR make England international Bothroyd their first signing of the summerQPR ponder pay-as-you play deal for perennial sicknote Dyer as Bothroyd joins Loftus RoadAll the latest QPR news, features and opinion[LNB]

Source: Daily_Mail