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Leeds United are reportedly facing fresh competition for the permanent services of Manor Solomon from Leicester City, who have seemingly registered an interest in landing the Tottenham Hotspur winger.

That’s according to a recent update from GIVEMESPORT, which has detailed the Foxes’ interest in Solomon.

The Israeli international is currently on loan in the Championship with Leeds, who could look to bring him to Elland Road on a permanent basis if they gain promotion this season.

Leeds are on track to seal a return to the Premier League at the second time of asking, having extended their lead at the top of the table to five points by beating second-placed Sheffield United 3-1 away from home on Monday evening.

Daniel Farke’s side have made significant strides towards lifting the Championship title in recent months and such efforts have been helped by the displays of Solomon, who has established himself as a key performer after enduring a mixed start to life in the second-tier.

Solomon has recorded seven goals and seven assists apiece over the course of the campaign, with his recent form keeping the likes of Willy Gnonto and fellow summer signing Largie Ramazani out of the team.

It would make a great deal of sense, then, just why Leeds could be to ensure his stay at the club isn’t for only one season. However, they now appear to be facing intensifying competition in the race to win his signature for a second time.

Leicester City join Leeds United, Everton in transfer race for Spurs’ Manor Solomon

There has been speculation surrounding Solomon’s long-term future with parent club Spurs in recent times. It was revealed in a prior report published by GIVEMESPORT that Spurs are willing to offload the forward this summer for a fee between £10-15 million.

That report stated that Leeds would “love” to re-sign Solomon while noting interest from Everton, too. However, it’s now said Leeds are yet to make a definitive decision on the prospect of swooping back in for Solomon in the event of promotion.

But Leeds will now have to overcome fresh competition if they decide to pursue the 25-year-old. Journalist Ben Jacobs has informed GIVEMESPORT that Leicester are keeping a hopeful eye on Solomon, with any potential move likely to hinge on the outcome of their battle against relegation back to the Championship.

The Foxes are currently 19th in the Premier League and have won just four of their 26 matches this season, meaning they are five points shy of 17th-placed Wolves. Relegation appears a likely prospect, then, but they are described as “one to watch” in the race for Solomon if they defy the odds to seal survival.

Jacobs is quoted as saying: "There are other Premier League clubs interested.

"Everton have discussed him internally, Leicester City if they can somehow stay in the Premier League are another one to watch."

Leeds United could be well-placed to strike permanent Manor Solomon, Spurs transfer agreement

It’s not yet completely clear just how intent Leeds are on signing Solomon permanently amid conflicting reports, but should they decide to, they will surely be well-placed to see off the current competition.

Leeds have the financial muscle to meet what is a reasonable reported transfer valuation from Spurs, with whom they have conducted a number of successful deals over the last couple of years.

The two sides clearly enjoy a healthy working relationship at the very least, and engaged in business last summer in the deal which saw Archie Gray move down to north London while Joe Rodon headed the other way.

Leeds have reignited Solomon’s career as of late, with the winger having just stalled somewhat following an injury-plagued debut campaign with Spurs last time out. That too could help their chances, one would imagine.

Leicester’s interest, meanwhile, may not offer much cause for concern. While the Foxes are not yet mathematically relegated by any stretch, their odds of staying up do appear slim at this moment in time.

The interest from Everton does feel more serious, but Leeds will still fancy their chances of signing him and should be looking to do exactly that once promotion is delivered.

Leeds United are set to engage in a transfer battle with Everton for the services of Manor Solomon heading into the 2025/26 campaign, but their recent dealings with Tottenham Hotspur could help to return the winger from north London.

It's looking increasingly likely that the Whites will achieve promotion to the Premier League at the second time of asking. Daniel Farke's side, who are unbeaten in 16 Championship matches, extended their lead at the top of the table to five points by claiming a dramatic 3-1 victory away to second-placed Sheffield United on Monday evening.

Leeds have put together a formidable run of form in recent months, which has been helped by Solomon's growing influence. The Israeli international headed to Elland Road on loan at the start of the season and initially encountered a mixed start to life in the Championship but has since found his feet to establish himself as one of the very best attackers in the division.

Solomon's return of five goals and six assists from his last 14 appearances have tightened Leeds' grip on the league title. The winger has seven goals and assists apiece overall and his displays are keeping the likes of Willy Gnonto and Largie Ramazani out of the side - no mean feat by any stretch, of course.

It makes perfect sense that Leeds, who may already have one eye on the Premier League for next season, are eager to make Solomon's stay in west Yorkshire a permanent one. It's equally unsurprising that they face competition for his signature next term, but they may just have a trump card that could swing in their favour.

Leeds United, Everton's transfer interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Manor Solomon

Solomon is reportedly available for transfer away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Leeds are among the sides keen to capitalise on Ange Postecoglou's stance. As per a recent report from GIVEMESPORT, Spurs are open to selling Solomon for a fee between £10-15 million amid interest from both Leeds and Everton.

The 25-year-old struggled with injuries last season at Spurs and has been unable to make his mark with the side.

It's said Leeds would "love" to strike a permanent deal for the talented attacker if they gain promotion back to the top-flight as expected, and the mooted fee is deemed reasonable.

Everton are one side known to be interested in Solomon. However, one would only expect wider interest to grow in the coming weeks and months given Solomon's form this season and the price he's available at, meaning further top-flight competition - be it domestically or continentally - would surely be no shock.

Leeds have the natural advantage of having had Solomon for a season and helping to reignite the career of the ex-Shakhtar Donetsk flyer, but an underrated boost could also be their recent transfer history with Spurs.

Leeds United may have advantage over Everton for Tottenham Hotspur, Manor Solomon transfer deal

The Whites have struck a number of agreements with Spurs in recent times, and the two sides clearly enjoy a positive working relationship at the very least.

Of course, there was the deal for Solomon, while Leeds have also brokered two other loan moves with Spurs since relegation from the Premier League - namely that for Joe Rodon and a less-successful move for Djed Spence, which was terminated mid-way through the previous season.

The most notable deal between Leeds and Spurs, however, saw homegrown prodigy Archie Gray leave for the Premier League giants last summer in a reported £30 million move. Gray had been linked to a number of sides including Brentford, but Spurs eventually won his signature while Rodon headed the other way following his impressive loan stay.

Those relations, and the ability to successfully agree a number of deals in the last two seasons, should surely help Leeds. They will already fancy their chances of pulling off a permanent move for Solomon, all things considered, but recent history could make a decisive difference and they need to be capitalising on exactly that.

Tottenham Hotspur are now reportedly willing to sell winger Manor Solomon this summer, with a number of sides interested in the Israel international - including current loan club Leeds United.

The 25-year-old excelled as of late at Championship leaders Leeds, and has been a main catalyst for their current 15-game unbeaten run in league action.

His performances have kept the likes of Willy Gnonto and Largie Ramazani confined to the substitutes bench, as he's started the last nine games, scoring four and assisting four in that time.

Tottenham Hotspur set £10-15 million price tag for Leeds United loanee Manor Solomon

Leeds fans were beginning to worry that Solomon may become another loan player who they were able to enjoy for just a season before returning to their parent club.

However, GiveMeSport are reporting that the winger will be allowed to leave Spurs in the summer, and for a price that Leeds fans will no doubt want their club to pay.

Despite Solomon's contract not running out until the summer of 2028, it has been reported that it will only cost between £10 million and £15 million to secure his services away from Spurs.

Solomon has endured a tough time at Tottenham, despite seeming to play a big part in the early months of his tenure, where he appeared in five of the opening seven Premier League games in the 2023/24 season.

Persistent knee injuries meant that they were the only five league games he'd play for Spurs before his season-long loan move to Leeds United, where he has started to reignite the form which saw him make the move to the 'Big Six' club.

If Leeds were to be promoted this season, they will be expected to try and bring Solomon in permanently, as he's shown over the past few months that he is perhaps worth the price tag Ange Postecoglou has put on his head.

Leeds United expected to battle with Everton for Manor Solomon's signature

A permanent deal for Solomon at Leeds United may not be as simple as those at Elland Road would like it to be, as they will reportedly face competition from Everton for his signature

That is, of course, if Leeds do secure promotion out of the Championship this season. The Whites have looked dominant throughout the season, but do face stiff competition from the likes of Sheffield United and Burnley for a place in the top two.

Solomon has shown his quality this season, and will most definitely be looking to challenge himself in the Premier League next season if he were to remain in England.

Leeds will be hopeful that they can secure Solomon permanently, and make him the second loan player from Tottenham to remain at Elland Road after his temporary spell after Joe Rodon signed for the Whites last summer.

Sunderland could net themselves a significant amount of money if they were to sell Wilson Isidor this summer.

According to reports from Chronicle Live, scouts from Premier League outfits Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace were left impressed by the Frenchman’s performance in the Black Cats’ 2-1 defeat to Leeds United on Monday night.

Despite Regis Le Bris’ men falling to defeat in stoppage time, it is no surprise Isidor caught the eye, as he displayed the level of quality he possesses yet again with a pinpoint finish to put Sunderland ahead in the first-half.

The frontman only made his move to the Stadium of Light a permanent one during the January transfer window, but his impressive performances this season mean that Sunderland could already find themselves facing substantial offers for him in the summer.

Isidor has been superb this season

Only Borja Sainz and Joel Piroe have found the net more times than Isidor in the Championship so far this season.

The striker has been a revelation since moving to the North East from Zenit St Petersburg in the summer. He initially joined the Black Cats on a season-long loan deal, but his performances in the first half of the campaign were so impressive, that Sunderland opted to exercise their option to sign him on a permanent basis as early as February.

Although the official fee for Isidor was undisclosed, it was believed to be in the region of £3million (according to the Chronicle Live).

Given how effortlessly he has adapted to the English game, Isidor is already making that fee look tiny.

Monday night’s strike to put Sunderland ahead at Elland Road was the latest in a growing catalogue of eye-catching goals. It was a goal that encapsulated everything that he brings to Le Bris’ team.

Isidor showcased his strength and power by expertly pinning and then rolling Ethan Ampadu, before coolly slotting the ball past Illan Meslier and into the corner, via the inside of the far post.

A scarcely believable pair of stoppage time penalty misses in the 0-0 draw at Burnley in the middle of January was a notable down point, but Isidor has certainly proven his mental strength in the way in which he has bounced back from that disappointment.

The 24-year-old has notched four goals and one assist in the six games since that clash in Lancashire.

Sunderland would surely make a huge amount of profit on Isidor

Although he has only been at Sunderland for less than a year, given how high Isidor’s stock is right now, there must surely be a temptation for the club to sell him on in the summer.

As big a blow as it would be for the Black Cats to lose their talisman, with the likes of Spurs and Crystal Palace sniffing around, Sunderland could surely drive their asking price up significantly.

Palace are no strangers to taking young stars from the Championship. Millwall academy graduate Romain Esse was the latest to make the switch to the Eagles in January, while the South London outfit have also helped turn Ebere Eze from a promising Championship youngster into a genuine England international.

With the way the transfer market is now, Premier League clubs are beginning to throw more money at Championship players, with the likes of Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter making big money moves in the summer.

Losing Isidor so soon would undoubtedly be disappointing for Sunderland and especially the fans, but it would almost certainly see them net a huge profit from just one year’s work on the player.

Re-invest that profit wisely, and it could easily go towards three or four top-quality players to ensure the Black Cats have the strongest possible chance of either achieving promotion or Premier League survival next season.

If Le Bris’ men are to get over the line this season, becoming a Premier League club would only serve to add more money to Isidor’s valuation. If the Black Cats became a top-flight outfit once again, they could at least be safe in the knowledge that only the country’s genuine top clubs would be a step-up.

For now though, all attention at the club will be geared towards securing their return to the Premier League. With a tense end to the season ahead for Sunderland, Isidor could yet make an even more valuable contribution.

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The search for a new Swansea City boss is underway after the news that Luke Williams left his post in charge of the Championship side earlier this week.

The Swans have won just one of their last nine league outings before the decision was made for manager and club to part ways on Monday, with a new person in the dugout required to turn fortunes around.

While the Welsh outfit are reportedly in no rush to find their next boss, a three-man shortlist is already said to have been outlined, with Rob Edwards, Des Buckingham and Ryan Mason all reportedly being eyed for the vacancy.

With that in mind, we spoke to Football League World’s resident Swans fan Jason Lawrence about the final one of those three, with Mason currently working as an assistant coach at Tottenham Hotspur.

Ryan Mason, Roberto Martinez comparison made as Swansea City eye new boss

Mason is an interesting choice for Swansea City to consider right now, with the 33-year-old yet to have a permanent job in management.

The former Hull City midfielder has been in charge of Spurs on an interim basis on two separate occasions, the most recent being in April 2023, when he oversaw the final six matches of the Premier League season following Cristian Stellini’s departure from the club.

Swansea have given managerial opportunities to young aspiring managers in the past, with Roberto Martinez being the prime example as he led the club to the League One title in the 07/08 campaign, but with results as poor as they are right now, Lawrence is tentative about going for an untried option at this point in the season.

“I can understand why Ryan Mason is being linked," Jason told FLW.

"He is clearly a well-though of coach, having retained positions under several managers at Tottenham and also being trusted with the interim job, when there was probably more experienced guys than him around. But they seemed to trust him with the reins in between managers.

“So he is an interesting one, he has-been linked before, which is probably part of the reason why he is being linked now. The other main reason is probably that Swansea have a bit of a track record of giving recently retired players a first go in management.

“Roberto Martinez, Garry Monk, and there have been others that have been linked with us, Angel Rangel, and other ex-players that are recently retired and have done their coaching badges and are looking for a way into management.

“Swansea have done that with some success in the past, obviously Martinez sticks out like a sore thumb, and is probably the man that his responsible for the Swansea way.

“But is Ryan Mason the next Martinez? Probably not.”

Swansea City urged to consider veering away from Ryan Mason option

With results as poor as they have been recently, something drastically needed to change at Swansea, and Williams’ departure will likely be the catalyst for a spot of soul-searching at the club.

The former Notts County boss had a mixed bag of results in charge in Wales, with 19 wins from his 53 Championship games in charge signalling a side destined to finish in lower mid-table, although the ill-feeling around the club made his position untenable going forward.

After showing plenty of willing to delve into the lower leagues for their previous three managerial appointments in Williams, Michael Duff and Russell Martin, it remains to be seen where the Swans head this time around, but Lawrence is sure that Mason is not the answer at this current juncture.

Jason continued: “Would he be the right fit right now? For me, definitely not.

“There is no doubt he is a very capable coach, and there is no doubt that if he wants to go on and be a number one and have a good managerial career, I am sure that is there for him7

“However, Swansea are in a bit of a hole right now; our form is dreadful, we have lost seven of the last nine and the last thing we can afford to do right at this moment is give a largely untried coach a high managerial opportunity.

“I think it would be massive gamble, I think we would be gambling with our Championship status if we gave someone of Ryan Mason’s experience level a hold of the reins right now.

“So I think it is the right job at the wrong time for him, and I think we can look elsewhere and get somebody else in with a bit more experience.”

Carlton Palmer has claimed that Burnley made the right call by rejecting Tottenham Hotspur’s attempt to sign Maxime Esteve on deadline day.

It was reported by L’Equipe on Monday that the Premier League club had a bid worth £20 million rejected for the centre-back, however these claims were questioned by Burnley's local media.

Esteve has earned a lot of praise this season for his performances in Scott Parker’s side, with their defensive strength proving key to their promotion push.

The 22-year-old has played in all 30 games, with the team conceding just nine times in the Championship, with the club chasing a top two spot in the table.

Palmer praises Burnley transfer decision

Palmer believes that the £30 million asking price set for Esteve was a much fairer figure, and that they were right to stick by it amid pressure from Spurs.

He has claimed that the defender will be a key figure in these final 16 regular league games given the strength of the competition for automatic promotion.

“Burnley have supposedly rejected an offer for their central defender Maxime Esteve, who has played 30 games so far this season,” Palmer told Football League World.

“He’s a very important part of Scott Parker’s team in their quest to get promotion back to the Premier League.

“The £20 million offer from Spurs was immediately rejected by Burnley, who told Tottenham that they want a lot more to part company with Esteve.

“Apparently they were saying they would only consider something in the region of £30 million to sell the 22-year-old.

“There’s no indication that Burnley want to sell him, and with him being a key member of Scott Parker’s team and their quest to go up, they’re in a very, very good position to put a push on for the second part of the season.

“It’s going to be a tier up for automatic promotion, four clubs up there, who are all big clubs.

You’ve got Sheffield United, you’ve got Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland, so you want to keep your better players.

“So, yes, they’ve rejected it out of hand.

“It’s the right call because it’s important now, and an important part of the season with 16 games to go, and Burnley could be back in the Premier League and he could be playing in the Premier League.

“Right call, and Burnley supporters will be happy.”

Burnley are currently third in the Championship table, three points adrift of automatic promotion.

Esteve deal wouldn’t work so late in the window

Tottenham knew all month that defensive reinforcements would be a good move for Ange Postecoglou’s squad, but they waited until deadline day to make a move.

Burnley had no choice but to reject the £20 million offer in that context, as they had no time to source a proper replacement for him.

Esteve is a crucial part of Parker’s plans, and will be key to a successful promotion campaign, if they get over the line.

If Burnley can gain their top flight status back, then the player’s value could double in the summer, which is also very valuable for the Lancashire outfit.

Tottenham Hotspur are understood to be lining up a Championship loan for their highly touted young striker, Will Lankshear, according to Alasdair Gold.

The Spurs correspondent purports that, despite the North London side's well-documented dearth of personnel of late, the 19-year-old will be surplus to first-team requirements this campaign.

Hertfordshire-born Lankshear is among England's most exciting teenage forwards, having won the golden boot in last season's Premier League 2, scoring 23 goals in as many games.

A second-tier quintet of Burnley, Middlesbrough, West Brom, Cardiff and Luton are believed to be among those most interested, as Spurs are understood to have prioritised the EFL as their preferred temporary destination for Lankshear, quashing interest from abroad.

Cardiff City are believed to be among the front-runners, according to Wales Online, who understand it's more likely a two-horse race between them and one other.

Will Lankshear, left out as Tottenham youth shine

This information was shared less than an hour after the Premier League strugglers enjoyed their most youth-focused first-team result of the season. The academy trio of Dane Scarlett, Oyindamola Ajayi and Mikey Moore all grabbed their first competitive goals in Spurs colours, as the Lilywhites beat Swedish side Elfsborg 3-0 in an all-important Europa League tie.

While this was a rarely enjoyable night for most in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, there will have undoubtedly been a level of bitterness for Will Lankshear, an unused substitute on the night, as this cemented his apparent ostracisation from the squad.

It has been an up-and-down season for Lankshear thus far, who was predicted by many to slowly bleed his way into the first team after impressing under Ange Postecoglu's side in pre-season, scoring twice.

However, the former Arsenal schoolboy has found opportunities to be incredibly sparce, while failing to fully capitalise on them when they have arrived.

His only goal thus far, an equaliser during a 3-2 loss to Galatasaray, was shortly followed by a red card, dampening what should have been a positive day for the young centre-forward's reputation.

The most damning moment of last night from Lankshear's point of view will have been the opener, as Dane Scarlett, fresh from being recalled from a Championship loan of his own, announced himself to the Tottenham faithful.

One year his senior, and arguably possessing a higher potential ceiling within the game, Scarlett's reintroduction to first team operations sees Lankshear fall further down and already difficult pecking order.

Will Lankshear could be Richard Kone alternative if Luton don't get their man

Currently finding themselves in 23rd place in the Championship table, having played in the Premier League as recently as May, Luton Town are seemingly in crisis mode at the end of the January window.

Their most high-profile desire is that of a centre-forward, namely, Wycombe Wanderers' Richard Kone. Former Chairboys boss Matt Bloomfield joined the Hatters earlier in the month, and is desperately trying to ensure that League One's top scorer will be joining him at Kennilworth Road, too.

Having reportedly tabled bids as high as £7 million for the Ivorian, the promotion-chasers from Buckinghamshire are seemingly unwilting in their desire to keep the Ivorian striker, who boasts 16 goals thus far in England's third-tier.

While the acquisition of teenage talent is always somewhat of a risk, if Luton are unable to get their target, and with the February 3rd deadline fast approaching, Will Lankshear could prove a circumstantially perfect alternative.

A tall, physically imposing striker with natural finishing ability and link up play beyond his years, Lankshear is, on paper, perfectly equipped to attempt to achieve both goalscoring success and recognition in the second-tier. He will possess a hunger in front of goal that is desperately needed for the Hatters, as they will be hoping to avoid a second-successive relegation.

It is unsurprising, given his playstyle, that Lankshear has been unable to avoid comparisons to former Tottenham icon Harry Kane. However, he may continue to emulate the England captain's career, as a footballing education in the EFL Championship appears to be in his immediate future.

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Queens Park Rangers have completed their second signing of the January transfer window, and supporters will be more than excited to see a new face at Loftus Road.

The R's had embarked on an unbelievable run of form before they were beaten 2-0 by Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, but they still remain within touching distance of the play-off places.

Just six points separate Marti Cifuentes' side and Middlesbrough, despite the West London outfit currently sitting 13th in the Championship table.

After a desperate start to the campaign, few would have expected QPR to be in the position that they are in now, and this has led to Tottenham Hotspur trusting them to help develop South Korean star Yang Min-hyeok, who joined the Premier League side in the summer for £3.5m.

QPR supporters will be looking forward to seeing Min-hyeok

Although the R's have had an incredible rise up the standings, improvements are still needed to help them make that push and avoid missing out on the top six.

Few would have foreseen this new ambition, but after Cifuentes was given the chance to turn his team's season around, he has repaid that faith and will want to be able to add to his squad.

The winger is the R's second signing of the window after Ronnie Edwards also joined on loan earlier this month, and Football League World has asked their QPR Fan Pundit, Louis Moir, if he believes that Min-hyeok has enough to help the side to the play-offs despite being only 18.

He told FLW: "I think the signing of Yang Min-hyeok from Spurs is a really exciting one. Despite obviously only being 18, you've just got to look at what he's done so far before he signed for Spurs, and he looks to be one of the biggest youth prospects to come out of South Korea.

"There's a lot of interest nowadays in the Asian market, and you see a lot of Asian players playing at a high level and there has been a few that have come to Championship clubs as well. So, I think it's a market people look at. Obviously, we only have him on loan to the end of the season, but he really does excite me.

"People may say what's the point of getting a young winger on loan when we can develop our own? But realistically, we haven't got that right-sided young winger who's ready to play for us at the moment. So, I'm all for it."

Louis continued: "He looks really quick; he looks skillful, he looks like he can beat his man, and he looks like he's got a final product to him as well. I think we're in need of another winger because it gives you that option, especially on the right, not to play Smyth every single week.

"So, I’m really, really excited by this and if he does really well, depending on what happens to us in terms of a club this season, if the miracle happens, and we somehow get promoted or if we stay in the Championship, Tottenham might want to loan him to us next season again.

"But I’m really, really buzzing about this one."

Min-hyeok will have to hit the ground running

Although he arrives with a big reputation, he must not let that affect him, and Min-hyeok has to make an impact at Loftus Road from the off.

QPR's defeat to Sheffield Wednesday was disappointing, but they cannot afford to let this one blip stop them in their charge up the table, and they have to react to it on Saturday against Millwall.

The R's could have seen this season as a free-hit after a disappointing start, but they have regrouped excellently since November and with the inconsistencies of those around them, there is no doubt that they have a serious chance at promotion.

QPR are lining up a move to sign Tottenham Hotspur youngster Yang Min-hyeok on loan for the rest of the season.

According to Alasdair Gold, the forward is set to make the switch to Loftus Road after an agreement was reached between the two clubs.

Spurs finalised a transfer for the 18-year-old last summer, but he stayed with K-League side Gangwon until January in order to complete the season there.

The youngster is capable of playing on both the right and left flank as a winger, although he predominantly prefers the right-hand side.

QPR agree Spurs loan

QPR are set to sign Min-hyeok on loan for the rest of the Championship season, with Martí Cifuentes keen to bolster his attacking options.

The Hoops are in the mix for a play-off place this season, so will be looking to make the most of the winter market in order to boost their top six hopes.

It has been claimed that Spurs are keen for the teenager to get regular first team experience in English football.

Despite the significant injury issues at the Premier League side, they have sanctioned a loan exit, indicating their belief that he isn’t quite ready for life in the top flight just yet.

QPR have only got one deal over the line so far this January, bringing in Ronnie Edwards on loan for the rest of the season from Southampton.

The London outfit have until 3 February to complete any remaining deals, with the team fighting for potential promotion to the Premier League.

QPR league position

QPR are currently 13th in the Championship table following their 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend.

The defeat ended a run of four wins in a row, with Cifuentes’ side being one of the most in-form in the division at the moment.

The gap to the play-off places is now six points after 29 games played each.

Next up for Rangers is a trip to face local rivals Millwall on 1 February in a 3pm kick-off.

Min-hyeok will be a big unknown for QPR

Min-hyeok is obviously a very promising young talent given Spurs have ensured they’ve signed him at just 18.

But he will need some time to adjust to English football, and a loan down to the Championship makes a lot of sense from Tottenham’s perspective.

It is a gamble for QPR to bolster their attack with someone who will be a real unknown quantity at this level.

But if he can settle in quickly he could prove a very shrewd signing, with the youngster showing he can contribute in the K-League last year with 12 goals and six assists in 38 appearances.

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West Bromwich Albion forward Josh Maja has received lucrative Premier League interest in the form of London giants Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, according to Fichajes.

With 12 goals in 26 matches, the one-time Nigeria international sits second in the Championship's scoring charts, behind only Norwich's Borja Sainz.

At 26, Maja has previously tasted top-flight football during spells with both Bordeaux and Fulham, with form suggesting he is ready to revisit the summit of the English football pyramid.

While the previous purported interest from relegation threatened Ipswich Town and Southampton made seemingly perfect sense, Maja joining a 'top-six club' would represent a significant surprise to all parties.

"Maja would suit Ange-ball" says Baggies pundit

Speaking to Football League World, Baggies fan pundit Callum Burgess speculated that the unlikely nature of these rumours could suggest agentry dark arts are at play, though agreed that one of the clubs mentioned would benefit from Maja's talents more than most.

"With 18 months left on his contract, I do wonder if Josh Maja's agent is potentially playing a part in these sorts of stories starting to come out, especially when you remember that he's been linked with the likes of Bournemouth, Ipswich and Southampton in recent weeks, and he's been 'linked' with Chelsea and Spurs.

"I wouldn't say that a move to Chelsea would be very likely, I'd imagine that they're looking for a number nine to take over from Nicolas Jackson and be the main man, be the one who's going to be getting them 20 to 25 goals etc., so I don't think they'd be looking for another backup in that sense.

"Tottenham I could see as a reasonable link, because they'll be looking for a backup to Dominic Solanke and I think Maja would suit Ange-ball with his link-up play and ability to drop in deep, and he's also a very good finisher, as well as he's shown with his 12 goals this season.

"I don't see these two links coming to anything, but I think it would actually be a good choice for Tottenham as a back-up to Dominic Solanke. But yeah, I think the sooner that Albion are able to tie Josh Maja down, the better for all parties.

"He's a very important player for us, not just in his goals but, as I mentioned, his ability to link-up play. He's got the best link-up play for a striker in this division by a country mile, I believe. It's definitely best for our interests and the incoming West Bromwich Albion manager to have Josh Maja signed down to a new contract as soon as possible."

Regardless of the legitimacy of the interest, Burgess identifies the importance of extending Maja's contract at the Hawthorns, as his continued excellence could prove the key to play-off security.

Josh Maja could be the ideal Solanke back-up for Tottenham Hotspur

As Burgess states, there is a notable similarity in playstyle between both Solanke and Maja. While nobody is suggesting the two are equally talented, the Lewisham-born striker could be an apt like-for-like deputy to Spurs' number 19, who was a Championship player himself just three years ago.

Both naturally place onus on holding up the ball, bringing midfielders into play and running into unnocupied space, qualities that are imperative in Ange Postecoglu's deep-build-focused tactical set-up.

While perhaps technically inferior, Maja's physicality in ball retention near-mirrors that of Solanke, and with the Lilywhites still active in three different cup competitions, there could be significant game time up for grabs as and when the former Bournemouth man requires rest.

While it is difficult to know whether the forward would be happy playing second fiddle after becoming so talismanic at his current club, the inevitable financial incentive suggests that it could be a difficult proposition to turn down.