Transfer gossip: QPR linked with Motherwell winger

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s clubs…

QPR are favourites to sign Charlton’s Jordan Cousins, the South London Press reports, while the Daily Mail claim Motherwell winger Marvin Johnson is wanted by the R’s. 

Rangers have held talks over a potential deal for 22-year-old midfielder Cousins, who has been linked with several other clubs in recent months.

The South London Press has been told that QPR are close to an agreement and the green light to speak to Cousins.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are favourites to sign Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

It is claimed that Anderson, 23, has linked up with agent Giuliano Bertolucci, who is said to be working on a deal for the player to move to Stamford Bridge.

And the Daily Mirror say Chelsea fear Everton will drive up the price for Kalidou Koulibaly.

It follows reports Everton are interested in the Napoli defender, who has been linked with Chelsea in recent weeks.