Keeper Ward’s move to QPR confirmed

QPR have completed the signing of goalkeeper Calum Ward from Motherwell for £650,000.

Ward, 25, is not expected to be Rangers’ first-choice stopper for the approaching new season but has been brought in to boost the club’s options as part of a goalkeeping overhaul.

The R’s are looking to seal the signing of keeper Pierce Charles on a season-long loan when he formally completes a move from Sheffield Wednesday to Manchester City.

Joe Walsh’s loan move to Wigan has been confirmed, Murphy Cooper is set to sign for Plymouth, and Paul Nardi and Ben Hamer left Rangers earlier this summer.

The Essex-born Ward began his career at Bournemouth and played in Finland prior to joining Motherwell last year.

Meanwhile, QPR head coach Julien Stephan is set to sign a new contract.