QPR will go continental in a bid to beef up the roster ahead of season 2016-17.
The thinking at Loftus Road is neither France nor Italy has quite the same academy set-ups as enjoyed in England, and Hoops have discovered there is plenty of talent that has to twiddle its thumbs rather than playing.
Reports have it, Cesena's Franck Kessie, was watched by Southampton and Rangers scouts in the Serie B playoffs between Cesena and Spezia. The 19-year-old has been impressive for the Serie B club this season, and helped them qualify for the playoffs.
He nearly scored in the 23rd minute with a laser effort that just skimmed the base of the post.
Kessie is primarily a defensive midfielder, but can also play as a central defender has already made four appearances for the Ivory Coast national team.
Cue a possible replacement for Clint Hill, and should he fail to agree a new contract, Karl Henry.
Serie B wages are well within Rangers compass, even given their new cut-price philosophy at the club to lessen the wage bill.
In France, even top flight Ligue 1, bar the celebrities at Paris St Germain, don't hold a candle on the salary front to a number of Championships sides.
