Transfer gossip: QPR linked with defender, Djilbodji loan move expected

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s clubs…

QPR are interested in Chievo Verona defender Fabrizio Cacciatore, Italian media reports claim.

Leeds United have been linked with the right-back, 29, but supposedly face competition from a number of other clubs.

Meanwhile, Papy Djilbodji is set to join Werder Bremen on loan, according to Sky Germany

The centre-back has not made a league appearance for Chelsea since his surprise move to Stamford Bridge during the summer.

Sky Italia have reported that Paris St-Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi’s agent is set to meet with Chelsea representatives and Spanish media reports suggest Barcelona have rejected an offer to take Pedro back on loan.

And Watford’s Odion Ighalo is the latest striker to be linked with the Blues.

The Daily Mirror say Chelsea are monitoring Ighalo, 26, along with Arsenal and a number of other supposedly interested clubs.