Queens Park Rangers are reportedly keen to land Fulham striker Matt Smith.
According to West London Sport, Queens Park Rangers are interested in raiding London rivals Fulham for striker Matt Smith ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
The R’s have added Sean Goss and Kazenga Lua Lua to their squad so far this month, whilst Sky Sports report that Bristol City playmaker Luke Freeman is set for a medical with the club ahead of a £300,000 switch.
Fulham’s Matt Smith looks dejected
Ian Holloway is still keen on more new signings, and is hoping to land a striker having hit a brick wall in their attempts to land Rotherham United attacker Danny Ward (Sky Sports).
Whilst Ward is tricky and dangerous running at or in behind defences, QPR seem to have turned their attention to a completely different kind of striker in Fulham’s Matt Smith.
Matt Smith celebrates after scoring for Fulham
West London Sport report that Smith has now emerged as a target for QPR, and with Fulham looking to add a new striker before the deadline, Smith could be available.
The 27-year-old stands at a giant 6ft 6in tall, and is known for his superb strength and aerial ability, but he’s struggled to nail down a regular spot in Slavisa Jokanovic’s Fulham side this season.
Smith has started just seven league games this season, making a further nine substitute appearances whilst scoring two goals – the last of which came on the 13th of August against Preston North End.
R’s boss Holloway could now make a move for Smith before the deadline, and it would allow the beanpole striker to stay in West London and make a short trip from Craven Cottage to Loftus Road.
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