Report: QPR aim to nab Dylan McGeouch from under Blackburn's nose

Dylan McGeouch appeared certain to join Championship newcomers Blackburn Rovers from Hibernian but Queens Park Rangers have reportedly sneaked in.

Dylan McGeouch of Hibernian gestures to the Hibs fans at the final whistle during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on August 12, 2017...

After finishing a disappointing 16th in the Championship, Queens Park Rangers parted company with Ian Holloway for the second time.

As reported by Football.London, it seems likely that the former England manager Steve McClaren will take over at Loftus Road this week.

Steve McClaren manager of Derby County looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Burton Albion at the iPro Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Derby, England

And it seems that QPR already have a new signing lined up for their incoming boss. According to West London Sport, QPR are fighting London rivals Fulham and Brentford for the signature of highly-rated Hibernian midfielder Dylan McGeouch.

The 25-year-old has been one of the top performing midfielders in the Scottish Premiership in 2017/18 and was rewarded with a call-up for Alex McLeish’s international squad back in March.

The report claims that QPR have been watching McGeouch for some time and are planning to make an offer in the near future. It is understood that the former Celtic and Rangers youngster is at the top of a list of players the club’s scouts will suggest to McClaren when he, as expected, replaces Holloway in West London.

Dylan McGeouch of Hibernian celebrates after he scores his team's second goal during the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final match between Hibernian and Aberdeen at Hampden Park on April...