Queens Park Rangers are looking to join the race to sign Manchester City defender Ashley Smith-Brown.

According to the Daily Mail, Barnsley, Wigan Athletic and MK Dons have joined Hearts in the race to sign the defender who is looking to gain more first team experience.

The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at NAC Breda in the Dutch Eredivisie, but it's thought the Man City hierachy want him to gain match experience in a more competitive league.

Smith-Brown has been at City since the age and can play at left-back, right-back and in central midfield.