Round-up: QPR boss denies Defoe deal, Jon Toral praised, Voges replaces Rogers

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Rangers expect to sign Defoe
Rangers expect to sign Defoe

Harry Redknapp says a deal to take Jermain Defoe to QPR is not yet in place.

Rangers expect to sign the former Tottenham striker, 32, from FC Toronto in January but Redknapp has played down reports that an agreement has already been reached.

Redknapp has been boosted by the return of key players from injury ahead of Saturday’s game against Manchester City – and says it’s “not the worst time” to be facing the out-of-form champions. The Rangers manager also believes the home fans could play a crucial role.

For more from his pre-match press conference earlier today, including his thoughts on Charlie Austin’s chances of a future England call-up, see our Redknapp recap.

Fulham boss Kit Symons has been nominated for the manager of the month award.

Toral has impressed recently
Toral has impressed recently

We made Scott Parker the Whites’ man of the match in their draw against Blackpool. Click here for our player ratings from the game at Craven Cottage, here for Chelsea player ratings for their Champions League draw against Maribor and here for Brentford’s in their great win at Nottingham Forest.

Bees boss Mark Warburton has hailed his players after that victory and also predicted that on-loan Arsenal midfielder Jon Toral will “get better and better.”

Meanwhile, players from all four of our main local clubs have been called up for international duty, while Fulham’s Lyle Della Verde has joined Bristol Rovers on loan.

And in cricket, Adam Voges will be Middlesex’s four-day captain and overseas player next year, replacing Chris Rogers.

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