QPR ‘cannot afford’ to let Paal see out contract

Marti Cifuentes has admitted that QPR “cannot afford” to let players such as Kenneth Paal see out the final year of their contract and potentially leave the club on a free transfer.

The Dutch left-back’s current deal expires next year and Rangers will look to sell him if he does not agree a new contract.

The club recently sold Sinclair Armstrong to Bristol City after failing to agree a new deal with the striker.

Head coach Cifuentes said: “We as a club cannot afford to have players that are in the last year of their contract and still being an important asset for the club.



“So we need to find this balance between continuity and keeping good (financial) health.

“(Having) Said that, Ken is a very good player. I think he has been showing that since my arrival and I’m very happy with him.”

QPR are interested in signing left-back Owen Beck on loan from Liverpool, while Juventus’ Gianluca Frabotta has also been identified as a potential replacement for Paal.