'No conversations' - QPR sent worrying update by 'excellent' ex Burnley and Sunderland man

QPR defender Jimmy Dunne opened the scoring in the 3-0 win against Norwich City on Saturday afternoon but, as it stands, the 27-year-old is set to leave the club at the end of the 2024/25 season.

The former Burnley and Sunderland man has become a key part of Marti Cifuentes' R's side, converted into a physical full-back from his previous centre-back role. Dunne has played every minute of the difficult Championship season so far and remains one of the first names on the team sheet.

After finding himself among the goals against Norwich, Dunne admitted that he is yet to have talks with the club over a new contract with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season. The defender saw a 12-month extension triggered towards the end of the previous campaign.

As per West London Sport, he said: "I’ve had no conversations. We’ll see what happens I suppose. I haven’t really thought about it.”

Having graduated from Manchester United and Burnley youth academies, Dunne went on to make just seven appearances for the Clarets with loan spells at Accrington Stanley, Hearts and Sunderland before joining QPR in 2021. He has since turned out 137 times for the R's.

‘We’re getting there’ - Dunne backs Marti Cifuentes

Speaking about the side's progress this season, Dunne said: “I think the momentum has been building because the performances had been good and we deserved better results.

“We’ve played games where we’ve deserved three points. There’s just such fine margins. People forget we’re a new group and we’re still bonding relationships with players that have come in from all over Europe. It takes time but it looks like we’re getting there.”

When the club triggered the contract extension earlier this year, Dunne was praised by QPR CEO Christian Nourry. The Chief Executive said: “It is an absolute pleasure to announce that the ’Jimmy Dunne, QPR’ story continues.

“Jimmy has demonstrated in the last six months that he has the bravery and capacity to throw himself into the unknown following his taking on of a right-back role and make a success of it. With an infectious enthusiasm, huge heart and relentless pursuit of excellence on and off the training pitch, Jimmy is a credit to this club.”