Round-up: QPR plan another signing, Bamford latest, Chelsea youngsters demolish Man Utd
Toumani Diagouraga is on his way out of Brentford, while QPR have completed the signing of goalkeeper Matt Ingram from Wycombe.
West London Sport revealed on Friday that Rangers had tabled a bid for Ingram, 22, and later revealed that the offer had been accepted and he was set to move to Loftus Road.
The highly-rated Ingram, who moves for an undisclosed fee, has duly signed a four-and-a-half-year contract.
The club also plan to offer Italian defender Marco Motta a contract until the end of the season following his trial.
But Rangers face missing out on Patrick Bamford – they made an enquiry but have been told the Chelsea forward is likely to join a Premier League team.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s youngsters thrashed Manchester United 5-1 in the FA Youth Cup on Friday evening to take their place in the fifth round.
Fulham’s Under-21 side were also in action, losing 3-1 against West Ham at Motspur Park.
Branislav Ivanovic’s new one-year deal has been confirmed by Chelsea, while Eden Hazard and Diego Costa are both available for Sunday’s derby at Arsenal despite recent injury problems.
Blues boss Guus Hiddink spoke at his news conference today ahead of this weekend’s game – click here for a rundown of what he had to say.
Brentford have signed Norwich City youngster Nathan Fox on an 18-month contract and have accepted an offer from Leeds United for Diagouraga.
Midfielder Diagouaraga’s imminent move to Elland Road has been greeted with a mixed reaction from Leeds fans on Twitter.
