QPR’s attempt to bring Ravel Morrison back to Loftus Road appears to have stalled.
Morrison, 22, agreed a move to Lazio after being shown the door by West Ham in February. Because Fifa rules mean he was unable to play for the Italian club last season, he is yet to make an appearance for them.
He has been unhappy in Rome, and his representatives, who recently sounded Rangers out about potential deal, have been trying to negotiate his release.
Last week Rangers believed deal was close to being agreed and were hopeful of signing Morrison before the squad fly out for a pre-season trip to Italy.
“He’s such fantastic talent and it’ll be such a shame if he doesn’t become a great player.”
However, by Monday afternoon it seemed that Morrison was likely to stay with Lazio for the time being at least.
He made 15 league appearances, scoring six goals, during a spell on loan from West Ham in 2014, helping the R’s reach the play-offs – which they won to secure promotion back to the top flight.
Now back in the Championship following last season’s relegation, and with director of football Les Ferdinand and head coach Chris Ramsey at the helm, Rangers are looking to rebuild.
They have some reservations about the wayward Morrison, who was booted out of Manchester United before his troubled spell at West Ham, who also loaned him to Cardiff and Birmingham after he fell out of favour at Upton Park.
But he did impress for much of his spell at QPR after being brought in by Harry Redknapp, and Rangers therefore decided that they would sign him if the opportunity arises.
Former Rangers manager Redknapp advised Morrison to move abroad in order to fulfil his potential, but the player is unsettled and would now welcome a move back to London.
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This post was last modified on 08/07/2015