'Redknapp would love to bring in Defoe, Keane or Crouch - but he needs to clear the deadwood first' - QPR's strategy for the January transfer window

 
Decision time: Harry Redknapp
Standard Sport29 December 2014

Join us as Standard Sport’s Simon Johnson brings you all the goings on from Loftus Road ahead of the January transfer window.

Harry Redknapp's Queens Park Rangers will find themselves two points off the relegation zone in 15th place come the opening of the January transfer window.

Having unsuccessfully battled for top flight safety two seasons before, Redknapp looked to add more character and fighting spirit to the ranks in a bid to secure promotion back to English football's top table.

QPR's potential 'ins and outs' during the January transfer window

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He succeeded, but a summer of further reshaping has seen his side struggle - particularly in defence - with veteran Rio Ferdinand failing to offer the level assurance to the backline that his manager had hoped for.

So where does Redknapp need to strengthen in January?

In the fifth instalment of our festive video series, Standard Sport’s Simon Johnson brings you the lowdown on how Redknapp and QPR will tackle the January transfer window.

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