QPR are closing in on the signing of former Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne .

Rangers have been linked with a move for the experienced Republic of Ireland centre-back all summer.

And chief executive Phil Beard confirmed the R's are keen to bring the 33-year-old to Loftus Road.

“He’s not signed yet but he’s a player that Harry would like to bring to the club,” said Beard.

“We’re looking at a number of players. The main thing is that they want to play for the club and are ready for the Championship, which is very different to the Premier League.”

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