Crystal Palace, Wolves and Celtic dealt £8m transfer blow as Championship news emerges

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner.Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner. | Getty Images
The QPR defender was targeted by multiple Premier League clubs during the summer transfer window.

Crystal Palace, Wolves and Celtic have been dealt a blow in any remaining hopes of signing failed summer transfer target Jake Clarke-Salter in an upcoming window.

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The Premier League and Scottish Premiership sides were said to be looking at a deal to sign the QPR centre-back this summer after the 27-year-old impressed at Loftus Road last season. Despite the London club's outfield form, Clarke-Salter turned in dominant and mature performances for the side.

Crystal Palace and Wolves summer interest in Clarke-Salter

The former Chelsea man was linked with an exit from QPR all summer with Crystal Palace and Wolves emerging as the lead candidates, the former looking to replace Joachim Andersen and the latter in need of a new face having flogged Max Kilman to West Ham for £40 million. The Mirror had reported that an £8 million deal was in the offing for Clarke-Salter.

QPR and Marti Cifuentes invested heavily in defence during the summer window too, with Liam Morrison, Hevertton Santos and Harrison Ashby coming in. However, the Championship club also held onto star man Clarke-Salter.

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QPR defender on verge of new contract

It would not have been a surprise to see transfer rumours reignite come January but any remaining Crystal Palace and Wolves hopes of signing the player have been dealt a blow today. Football Insider report that QPR are in 'advanced talks' with the centre-back over a new contract.

Clarke-Salter's current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2026, which could have pressured the club to cash in over the next 12 months or risk losing him as a free agent.

QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter has become a mainstay under Marti Cifuentes.QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter has become a mainstay under Marti Cifuentes.
QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter has become a mainstay under Marti Cifuentes. | Getty Images

The defender joined QPR from Chelsea in 2022 and does have Premier League experience to his name, having made a short cameo for The Blues against Aston Villa in 2016. Clarke-Salter has only missed one game of Championship campaign so far this term under Cifuentes and has made a total of 56 appearances for QPR.

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