QPR have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Yossi Benayoun on a short-term deal.

The Israel international has been training with Rangers for the past few weeks and has now put pen to paper on a contract until the end of the campaign after being granted a work permit.

Benayoun, 33, has also played for Liverpool, West Ham, Arsenal and Chelsea, while boss Harry Redknapp admits he tried to sign him when he was in charge at Tottenham.

“Yossi is a good footballer, a top-class player,” said Redknapp.

“He’s got great ability and is someone I have always liked. I actually tried to take him to Tottenham at one time.

“I think he will be a fantastic addition to the squad.

“We have got a lot of fixtures coming up over the Christmas period and in the New Year, so we are going to need a good squad of quality players for that.”