Queens Park Rangers are interested in signing Lorient midfielder Denis Bouanga.
QPR manager Ian Holloway during the press conference
Queens Park Rangers reportedly have joined the race for French side Lorient’s winger Denis Bouanga.
According to reports from Get West London, the 22-year-old is attracting interest from a number of clubs, including Championship rivals Barnsley.
The report states that QPR are considering making an approach for the Gabonese winger, who is seen as one of the hottest prospects in French football.
Denis Bounga of Gabon takes on an opponent
Bouanga spent the 2016/17 season on loan with Ligue 2 side Tours, where he enjoyed a superb campaign, scoring 16 goals in 36 appearances.
GWL reports that along with interest from QPR, the Gabon midfielder is said to be attracting attention from French Ligue 1 side AS Saint Etienne.
Championship club Barnsley are also reportedly interested in the midfielder, whose form this season earned him a call up to Gabon’s African Cup of Nations squad.
The report adds that competition for Bouanga is high. Lorient is open to offers for the player who is known for his pace and trickery.
He has a contract till 2019, and therefore Lorient can demand a reasonable transfer fee for the midfielder.
General view outside Loftus Road
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