QPR boss Marti Cifuentes guided the club to Championship safety last season, having taken over a team that was sitting 23rd in the table when he was appointed in October. The R’s are hoping for a more stable campaign this time, boosted by new signings like Nicolas Madsen from Belgian side Westerlo and Jonathan Varane from Sporting Gijón.
While fans are currently enjoying the impact of these new additions, the club is likely to lose several key players next summer, which could lead to significant changes within the squad.
Ilias Chair
Since joining QPR in 2017, Ilias Chair has become a fan favorite at Loftus Road, known for his impressive goalscoring and assist-making abilities that have consistently lit up the Championship. His creative flair and influence on the pitch have made him a key player for the West London side.
| Ilias Chaor 2023/24 Championship stats as per FotMob | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 44 |
| Starts | 43 |
| Goals | 7 |
| Assists | 8 |
However, QPR fans may only have a limited time to enjoy Ilias Chair’s presence, as the Morocco international’s current contract is set to expire in the summer of 2025. With his growing reputation, Chair could attract interest from other clubs, potentially leading to his departure before the end of his deal.
Koki Saito
Koki Saito, one of QPR’s exciting summer signings, made an immediate impact with an assist in his first-ever Championship appearance. However, the Japan Under-23 international is only on a season-long loan from Belgian second-tier side Lommel. Unless QPR can negotiate a permanent deal with his parent club, Saito is expected to leave Loftus Road at the end of the season.
Kenneth Paal
QPR signed Kenneth Paal from Dutch club PEC Zwolle on a three-year deal in 2022, with his contract set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season. The former PSV Eindhoven player has impressed during his time at Loftus Road, particularly last season, when he scored four goals and provided one assist from the left-back position across 44 Championship appearances.
Jimmy Dunne
Jimmy Dunne, who initially signed a three-year deal with QPR after joining from Burnley in 2021, had his contract extended by a year in May through an option in his original deal. Dunne was a key player for QPR last season and made a significant impact, including scoring a last-minute winner in a crucial match against Birmingham City in March.
Harrison Ashby
Harrison Ashby, a product of West Ham’s academy, joined QPR on a season-long loan from Newcastle United on transfer deadline day. He is set to return to Newcastle at the end of the season. Ashby has previous Championship experience, having made 13 appearances during a loan spell with Swansea City last season.
Michael Frey
Michael Frey, brought to QPR by Marti Cifuentes last January, is a former Switzerland youth international with a strong goalscoring record, including 24 goals in 39 league appearances for Royal Antwerp during the 2021/22 season. He has made a promising start this season with two goals in four appearances, and although his current deal expires next summer, QPR has the option to extend his contract by another year according to TransferMarkt.Karamoko Dembele
Karamoko Dembele, a Celtic academy product who impressed on loan at Blackpool last season, joined QPR on a season-long loan from Ligue 1 side Brest. While he could return to his parent club at the end of the season, QPR has an option to make the deal permanent, according to *The Athletic*. Dembele is seen as one of QPR’s most exciting summer signings.Steve Cook
Steve Cook, at 33, brings a wealth of experience to QPR from his time in the Premier League and Football League, having climbed from League One to the top flight with Bournemouth before joining Nottingham Forest in 2022. He signed with QPR on a two-year deal in August 2023, meaning he could be departing the club next summer if no extension is secured.Morgan Fox
Morgan Fox, formerly of Stoke City, joined QPR as a free agent in the summer of 2023, signing a two-year contract. Like Steve Cook, Fox is set to leave Loftus Road at the end of the current season. He made 20 Championship appearances for QPR last term.Lucas Andersen
Denmark international Lucas Andersen joined the R’s in early February after being released by Danish top-flight outfit AaB Aalborg and helped Cifuentes’ men stave off the threat of relegation from the Championship.
The West London club signed Andersen on an 18-month deal, meaning that he is currently set to leave Loftus Road at the end of the current season.
Jack Colback
Jack Colback, formerly of Newcastle and Sunderland, signed a two-year contract with QPR after his Nottingham Forest deal ended in 2023. His current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but QPR has the option to extend his stay by an additional year.Rayan Kolli
Rayan Kolli, who played a role in QPR’s FA Youth Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur in 2022/23, signed his first professional deal with the club in January 2023. He made 10 Championship appearances last season, but his contract runs until the summer of 2025, meaning he could leave as a free agent after this season.
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