QPR boss quizzed on Sheffield United transfer as Charlton Athletic star's blistering loan continues - round-up

QPR head coach Julien Stephan has remained tight-lipped over a potential permanent transfer move for Sheffield United defender Rhys Norrington-Davies as the 26-year-old continues to impress on loan at Loftus Road.

The full-back has provided a lifeline for the R’s, who were short of cover in the left back position following the departures of Kenneth Paal and Harrison Ashby, as well as an injury to Ziyad Larkeche.

Norrington-Davies had fallen down the pecking order at Bramall Lane with former Blades boss Ruben Selles green lighting a loan departure. The full-back has made 10 appearances in the Championship so far for QPR.

QPR boss quizzed about possible Sheffield United transfer

With Sheffield United struggling and Norrington-Davies impressing, a potential loan recall had been touted, but Chris Wilder appeared to suggest that would not happen. After the 0-0 draw at Bramall Lane last weekend, The Star asked Stephan about a possible permanent transfer.

He said: “He’s a very dynamic player. He has started very well with us. He did some very good performances and then he had a little injury. We played Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford in four days and he was probably the best player on the pitch in the two games.

“But then he had a little injury in the calves, stopped for two weeks and the restart was more difficult. But his last game against Southampton on Wednesday was very good and we found again the same Rhys from before the injury.

“We are happy with his performance because he's able to win a one-v-one defensively and he's able to run offensively as well, to support our offensive players. He has good quality as well in crosses. He’s a good player.

“I think for us, it's very important to have some reliable players. And he's a reliable player, both offensively and defensively. And he has a very big strength in terms of ability to repeat the run.”

Charlton Athletic star impressing on loan

Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic striker Daniel Kanu has continued his scintillating form on loan at Walsall this season. The 20-year-old has now bagged five League Two goals with his latest coming in an important 4-2 win over Newport County last weekend.

The Saddlers now sit at the top of the table with the striker having been previously named the League Two Young Player of the Month in September. Reflecting on his time at Walsall last month, Kanu said: "We have the ability to create havoc. We've got great presence in the team, players that can play one-twos, players that can strike from distance, the whole lot.

"One thing I love about this group and I've loved since I've been here, is we're connected. We know there's more, and another level to go to, and I know we'll reach that level for sure."

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