QPR have reached an agreement with Sao Paulo that could make Brazilian striker Henrique Mark Hughes' first signing as manager. It is believed the clubs are now in discussions over whether Rangers take Henrique on loan initially or buy him outright. The transfer is subject to a work permit being received for the 20-year-old, who has yet to make his senior Brazil debut. Henrique, who was voted player of the tournament at last summer's Under-20 World Cup in Colombia, has already hailed the prospect of joining QPR as "a fantastic opportunity". He told The Sun: "I know a lot of clubs are interested in me. But when I spoke to Mark Hughes and QPR, they made me feel very excited about their plans. "I want to go to a club with ambition and to play in London would be a fantastic opportunity. "The manager is known everywhere. He played for great clubs like Manchester United and Barcelona. "As a striker, I know I can learn so much from him. I've always wanted to play in Europe and, for me, England has the most exciting league in the world." Reports suggest any loan could be for 18 months, with a permanent transfer costing around £5million. Hughes has repeatedly acknowledged his new side's goalscoring problems since taking charge, with only Wigan having netted fewer times in the Premier League this season. Speaking after Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Newcastle in his first game in charge, he said: "It's important that we improve our goals-for column because that is hindering us at the moment." Hughes is also looking to bolster his defence, having made bids for both Chelsea's Alex and Blackburn's Christopher Samba. QPR are understood to retain an interest in signing the centre-backs, who have both submitted transfer requests. http://www.teamtalk.com/news/2483/7438302/Hughes-to-get-hands-on-Henrique Always interesting to see other teams fans take on players, check out the comment section.
Henrique has signed his deal to join QPR, with the club now just waiting upon the results of his Work Permit application to announce the signing. Obtaining a work-permit should be little trouble for a player who was voted Best Player of the Under-20 World Cup inside the past twelve months. http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/27729_henrique_deal_signed_at_qpr.html?
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Ive just read the WP hearing is on Monday, we could find out then that hes signed but if we have to appeal, it could take several more days.
At last, someone who can put the ball in the net using his feet..no disrespect to HH.... Not a great time to be a Chelsea fan right now !!!! but i suppose there never is !! Bring on the 2nd half of the season Mark Hughes Blue and White Army !!!
