Taarabt 'close' to PSG move

Taarabt 'close' to PSG move

Published Jul. 21, 2011 7:15 p.m. ET

Taarabt has been linked with a number of clubs across Europe since helping QPR to promotion from the Championship last season. PSG are in pole position to land the 22-year-old and the playmaker has hinted he will stay at Rangers if that move falls through. "We're talking with Paris Saint-Germain, but nothing is done," he told BBC Sport. "We're very close, but if no deal is reached then I will play for QPR in the Premier League." News that Taarabt could remain at Loftus Road will be a welcome boost for Neil Warnock, who has admitted he is unlikely to be given any cash from the potential sale. "Flavio Briatore is dealing with all the transfers at the moment. He's dealing with PSG and Adel himself," he told Sky Sports News. "I've just got to wait until he tells me one way or another. It would be nice to get it done because we've got to look and plan ahead. "If he is going to leave us the day before the season starts we're going to be right in the cart so we've got to get it done. "Adel wins games for you. He would set the Premier League on fire. "I am hoping things break down if I'm honest, but I think if they come up with the money then I am sure he will be on his bike. "There is nobody like Adel Taarabt but you've just got to move on. "It's hard work to get players in anyhow. "I don't think I'll be getting any of the money, I think we have just got to look for Bosmans and look for shrewd acquisitions, loan players etc. "Try and do it on the smallest transfer fee outlet there's ever been. "We'll be trying to survive on that and that will be another achievement." Meanwhile, QPR have agreed a deal in principle that will see Max Ehmer joined Yeovil on a six-month youth loan. The 19-year-old recently penned a contract extension at Loftus Road until 2013 and is expected to secure a return to Somerset on Monday. Ehmer made 27 appearances for Yeovil in League One last season during a similar spell.

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