Brighton's Hemed close to QPR loan

Steve McClaren has had a miserable start to life as QPR manager, losing all of his first four league games including a 7-1 hiding against West Brom.

Speaking after the latest loss against Bristol City, the manager spoke of his hope that new players would be coming to Loftus Road, and it seems his wish is being granted.

'Sky Sports' report that the Israeli striker is not in Brighton's plans for the coming season, and therefore is in talks to join the R's.

Hemed, who scored 30 goals in 73 Championship starts, helping Brighton return to the Premier League in 2016/2017.