QPR turn down latest offer for Varane

QPR have turned down St Etienne’s latest approach for midfielder Jonathan Varane.

The French club had offers for Varane rejected during the summer transfer window and recently returned with another offer, this time to take him on loan for the rest of the season with a view to a potential £5.2m permanent move.

But with that transfer seemingly dependent on St Etienne being promoted – they are currently fourth in France’s second tier – the offer has been rejected.

Greek outfit AEK Athens are also ready to make an offer and several other European clubs have shown some interest in Varane.

The Frenchman, 24, moved to west London from Spanish club Sporting Gijon in 2024.

He has since made 62 Championship appearances for QPR, scoring once.

Varane is currently nursing a knee injury. 

Meanwhile, a number of clubs are interested in signing R’s defender Liam Morrison on loan.