QPR are poised to outpace Leicester City and Swansea City in securing the signature of sought-after Wycombe Wanderers forward Richard Kone, after reaching an agreement with the League One team.
The 22-year-old earned the League One Player of the Season title last campaign, netting 18 goals in the league. Wycombe Wanderers praised his ‘incredible’ influence when revealing the honor. Kone was additionally awarded Young Player of the Season, surpassing Louie Barry and Tyler Bindon.
It’s an eye-catching accomplishment for QPR, with Football League World reporting that competitors Leicester City, led by former R’s manager Marti Cifuentes, and Swansea City were eager to acquire the athlete.
QPR poised to surpass Leicester City and Swansea City in transfer:
A report from transfer expert Pete O’Rourke on Monday stated: “QPR have agreed a fee with Wycombe for striker Richard Kone.”
Kone was omitted from the Wycombe Wanderers lineup for the clash against Bradford City earlier this month but subsequently came on as a substitute for a brief stint versus Stockport County last weekend, as the Chairboys endured consecutive losses to commence their season.
Kone has under a year remaining on his contract at Adams Park, and Wycombe Wanderers aimed to obtain £5 million for his transfer. Nevertheless, it has now been reported that the valuation was lowered to £3 million.
The attacker is prepared to lead the QPR offense and offer stiff rivalry to Michael Frey and Zan Celar, the latter of whom has been associated with a departure this summer. The west London side has also recruited Rumarn Burrell from Burton Albion this summer.
QPR also prepared to acquire FC Schalke forward on free transfer:
QPR have likewise been strongly connected to a transfer for FC Schalke standout Pape Meissa Ba. It was alleged that a €500,000 deal for the ex-Grenoble player had been finalized, but the transaction faced a hurdle due to administrative issues.
Despite Kone arriving, Sky journalist Patrick Berger has verified that the Championship squad is still ready to welcome Ba to Loftus Road. That signifies two upcoming additions in attack for Stephan.
A message on social media platform X stated: “Papa Meïssa Ba is set to join QPR – on a FREE transfer! Medical checks caused some issues, as reported first by WAZ, but Rangers still want the player. Just final details to sort. Schalke will no longer receive the €500k previously agreed. QPR renegotiated, so Ba joins for free – with possible bonuses in low six-figure range for #S04.”