QPR confirm Freeman signing and Shodipo loan move

QPR have completed the signing of Luke Freeman from Bristol City, while Olamide Shodipo has joined Port Vale on loan for the rest of the season.

West London Sport recently revealed that Rangers were looking to sign Freeman, 24, from Bristol City, revealed that they were still pursuing a deal despite Ian Holloway suggesting the signing would not happen, and on Sunday revealed that an agreement had been reached.

The winger has moved for £300,000 and has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Loftus Road.

His contract at City was due to expire at the end of the season and he made it clear he would not sign a new deal.

Freeman also forced the issue further by telling City he wanted to leave and did not want to be selected for their FA Cup game against Burnley on Saturday.

His arrival pushes Shodipo, 19, further down the pecking order, and Rangers are keen for the youngster to get first-team experience elsewhere.

West London Sport recently revealed that R’s boss Holloway was lining Shodipo and Osman Kakay up for loan deals, and on Monday morning revealed that a loan move for Shodipo was in the offing amid interest from a number of clubs.

Meanwhile, QPR have agreed a fee with Fulham for striker Matt Smith.