Round up: Conte on Cuadrado, QPR boss on Sandro, Quins signing, Middlesex lose

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told Sandro he is unlikely to play for QPR again – and believes the Brazilian is serious about finding a new club.

The Rangers manager says Sandro is behind new signings Jordan Cousins and Ariel Borysiuk as well as the likes of Karl Henry and Massimo Luongo in the pecking order of midfielders.

Another midfielder, Tjaronn Chery, has been given QPR’s number 10 shirt for the new season.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has reiterated that he wants Juan Cuadrado to stay at Stamford Bridge despite interest from Italian clubs.

Conte was speaking after the Blues beat Liverpool 1-0 in a friendly in California, where Gary Cahill scored the only goal and Cesc Fabregas was sent off.

Chelsea continue to be linked with various players, while Dutch media have reported that Bertrand Traore is wanted by Ajax. For a rundown of the day’s transfer speculation, click here.

Meanwhile, Brentford are close to bringing in a left-back after agreeing a deal with Leicester to sign Callum Elder on loan.

In rugby union, Harlequins have signed experienced number eight George Naoupu ahead of the new Premiership season.

In cricket, Middlesex shipped 42 runs in the last three overs against Essex as their hopes of a home draw in the T20 Blast quarter-finals were dashed.

On a brighter note, Andy Lapthorne and Jordanne Whiley both secured places in the semi-finals at the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships in Nottingham.