Gossip: Rs eye striker and veteran midfielder

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Brisbane Roar's teenage striker Thomas Waddingham was left out of the A-League side's squad this weekend amid speculation over a bid from Sheffield Wednesday, with QPR and Portsmouth also interested. (Sheffield Star, external)
Burnley boss Scott Parker is prepared to part ways with Hjalmar Ekdal and Hannes Delcroix this month, putting QPR, Stoke, Rangers and a clutch of continental clubs on high alert. (Football League World, external)
QPR are set to battle Blackburn to the capture of veteran Crystal Palace midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (Football League World, external)
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