QPR CLOSE IN ON HELGUSON
Queens Park Rangers will step up their approach to sign out-of-favour Bolton striker Heidar Helguson following the news that Akos Buzsaky has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Hungarian attacker Buzsaky hopped off in the London club’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Carling Cup after 33 minutes. Scans have revealed that the 26-year-old suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage and he will undergo surgery later this week.
“Unfortunately, Akos will be sidelined for between six to nine months,” said the Championship club’s physio, Paul Hunter. “His studs got caught in the turf and his right knee twisted and regrettably he now faces a long period out.
“We've see the surgeon and he'll be going in for surgery in the coming days.”
QPR had been looking to loan a number of players to boost their attacking options, but manager Gareth Ainsworth has now contacted Gary Megson at Bolton about Icelandic striker Helgurson, 31. Sources suggest that the 31-year-old, who had a medical at the club on Thursday, will move on loan initially, with a view to a permanent move worth £1m.
“There was contact from QPR,” revealed the Bolton manager, “but I can't say at the moment what will or won't happen.”
QPR host giant-killers Burnley on Saturday as Ainsworth looks to continue his impressive start as caretaker manager – the Hoops have won seven points from four games since he took over from Iain Dowie.
Queens Park Rangers will step up their approach to sign out-of-favour Bolton striker Heidar Helguson following the news that Akos Buzsaky has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Hungarian attacker Buzsaky hopped off in the London club’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Carling Cup after 33 minutes. Scans have revealed that the 26-year-old suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage and he will undergo surgery later this week.
“Unfortunately, Akos will be sidelined for between six to nine months,” said the Championship club’s physio, Paul Hunter. “His studs got caught in the turf and his right knee twisted and regrettably he now faces a long period out.
“We've see the surgeon and he'll be going in for surgery in the coming days.”
QPR had been looking to loan a number of players to boost their attacking options, but manager Gareth Ainsworth has now contacted Gary Megson at Bolton about Icelandic striker Helgurson, 31. Sources suggest that the 31-year-old, who had a medical at the club on Thursday, will move on loan initially, with a view to a permanent move worth £1m.
“There was contact from QPR,” revealed the Bolton manager, “but I can't say at the moment what will or won't happen.”
QPR host giant-killers Burnley on Saturday as Ainsworth looks to continue his impressive start as caretaker manager – the Hoops have won seven points from four games since he took over from Iain Dowie.
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