QPR have declared an interest in Premier League man amid Blackburn Rovers competition

QPR have declared an interest in Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Andy Moran this summer, reports Darren Witcoop.

QPR have looked into the possibility of landing the Premier League man on loan in this transfer window.

Andrew Moran makes Premier League debut for Brighton | The Argus

Moran, 19, is highly-rated by Brighton and penned a new long-term contract earlier this year running until June 2027.

The Sunday Mirror reporter Witcoop has claimed on Twitter (see tweet below) that the Seagulls are ready to loan him out again before the deadline with Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers also among the teams along with the Hoops who have being eyeing a swoop over recent times.

QPR option emerges

QPR are in need of a couple more additions over the next couple of weeks to ensure that they are fully prepared for the season ahead. They picked up an impressive 2-1 away win at Cardiff City last time out after losing the opening day at home to Watford 4-0.

Moran would be a useful acquisition for the R’s and would give them more competition and depth in the middle of the park. He is at the stage of his career now where he needs to be playing regular senior football as opposed to in the Seagulls’ development squad and a temporary switch to a team in the second tier would suit all parties involved.

He started his career with spells as a youngster at Knocklyon United, St Joseph’s Boys and Bray Wanderers before making the switch over to England to move to the AMEX Stadium in 2021. The teenager has since played three times for Brighton’s first-team.

The Republic of Ireland youth International’s pathway into Roberto De Zerbi’s starting XI is currently blocked due to the abundance of top quality options that they have at their disposal in his position.

Leo Wahlstedt on Blackburn Rovers move and Pears competition

Leo Wahlstedt is used to competition for places and hopes he can make a positive impression at Rovers.

Leo Wahlstedt on Blackburn Rovers move and Pears competition | Lancashire Telegraph

Wahlstedt was named on the bench against Rotherham last weekend after completing a move from Norwegian club Odds BK on a three-year deal.

The highly-rated Swede is eager to impress in training and make the most of any opportunities that come his way.

Aynsley Pears has started the season as the first-choice goalkeeper at Ewood Park following Thomas Kaminski’s move to Premier League newcomers Luton Town, and Wahlstedt hopes they can push each other on in the coming weeks and months.

“I know Aynsley has done really well but at all the clubs I have been at, there has been tough competition,” he said. “If I just do my things right and work hard, it is up to the manager.”

The Norwegian season began in April and Wahlstedt was in good form prior to his Rovers move, keeping eight clean sheets in 17 appearances. Those figures put him at the top of the list in the Eliteserien.

The 24-year-old dreamed of playing in England and admits the chance to play for a club like Rovers was something he couldn’t turn down.

“Obviously, this is an exciting time to sign for a massive club like Blackburn and moving to England,” he added.

“It has always been a dream for me to play in England because English football in huge in Scandinavia.”

Wahlstedt was already familiar with Jon Dahl Tomasson from the head coach’s time at Malmo, where he won back-to-back league titles and progressed in the Champions League.

“As a Swede, I know what he did at Malmo,” he explained. “He did really well there. I had a chat with him and felt that the style of play will suit me.

“I like to play with my feet. At Odd, we had an offensive mindset in playing so I was a big part of the build-up. Most of the attacks started with the ball at my feet so I like to be involved in the build-up.