Smithies on course to complete QPR move

Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Alex Smithies has completed the first part of his medical ahead of a planned move to QPR.

The 25-year-old discussed personal terms on Monday after Rangers agreed a deal with Huddersfield and the transfer looks likely to be finalised in the next 48 hours. The second part of the medical is due to take place on Thursday.

Smithies was left out of the Terriers squad for their Championship game against Blackburn on Saturday after Rangers made an approach.

QPR lined him up after failing to agree a fee with Southend United for the League One club’s highly-rated keeper Daniel Bentley.

Both men were targeted to compete for Rob Green’s place rather than replace him, as the R’s have been looking for a keeper since Alex McCarthy’s departure for Crystal Palace.

Veteran keeper Green is one of the highest-paid players at Rangers
Veteran keeper Green is one of the highest-paid players at Rangers

However, having recently been tipped to make a move to re-sign Green, West Ham have enquired about his potential availability.

Green, 35, left Upton Park to join the R’s in 2012. He has a year remaining on his contract.

See also: QPR consider signing striker Best

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