QPR looking to sign Southampton defender Edwards on loan
QPR are looking to agree a deal to sign defender Ronnie Edwards on loan from Southampton.
A number of other Championship clubs have shown an interest in the 21-year-old, who was signed by Southampton from Peterborough last summer.
Edwards, who has made two first-team appearances for the Saints, has been targeted after Rangers captain Steve Cook was sidelined by injury along with Liam Morrison.
The likes of Morgan Fox and Jake Clarke-Salter have also had injury problems, prompting the club to look to make a signing during the January transfer window.
Edwards began his career at Barnet and joined Peterborough in 2020. He has played for England at Under-19 and Under-20 levels.
QPR also want Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale, but he is being pursued by a number of other Championship clubs and his future is unlikely to be resolved until the final stages of the transfer window.
Vale, 21, was on Fulham’s books prior to joining Chelsea nine years ago.
He can play anywhere on the left – including left-back, which has been a problem position for Rangers – or in midfield.
Vale has made six first-team appearances for Chelsea. He spent last season on loan at Bristol Rovers and prior to that was on loan at Hull.
His Blues contract expires at the end of the season and he is expected to be allowed to move on.