Round-up: Begovic signs, QPR duo dismiss speculation, R’s youngsters score 15

QPR defenders Steven Caulker and Nedum Onuoha have told West London Sport there has so far been no serious interest shown in them by Premier League clubs.

A number of clubs are reported to have made approaches for Caulker and there was speculation after the end of last season that Onuoha could be snapped up by a top-flight side.

But both players have insisted there has been no sign of any bids for them.

Onuoha has been installed as Rangers captain, with club captain Clint Hill, who turns 37 in October, not expected to be a first-team regular during the coming season.

QPR’s Under-21 side began their pre-season campaign in Italy with a 15-0 win and recent signing Tyler Blackwood scored five of the goals, including a hat-trick in 23 minutes.

The second match of the senior side’s visit to Italy will go ahead on Tuesday, against Monaco, albeit after another change of venue.

In terms of transfer gossip, there continues to be speculation over the futures of R’s duo Charlie Austin and Matty Phillips.

Soccer - Asmir Begovic File Photo

Meanwhile, Chelsea have completed the signing of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Stoke City.

Blues fans on Twitter have been reacting to the news, with many delighted that the Bosnia international has been brought in.

In cricket, persistent rain meant the third day between Middlesex and Somerset at Merchant Taylor’s School was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Middlesex wicket-keeper John Simpson has signed a new two-year contract with the club.

And Ickenham-based Jordanne Whiley has been celebrating her second successive Wimbledon triumph after she and Yui Kamiji won the wheelchair doubles.


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