Queens Park Rangers have released Kieron Dyer only days after the midfielder scored his first goal for the club. The 34-year-old, who won 33 England caps between 1999 and 2007, joined Rangers in July 2011 following his release by West Ham United.
Dyer, whose career has been beset by injury, made only eight appearances in all competitions for the club, who on Tuesday opted to activate the release clause in his contract despite his goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Brom in the third round of the FA Cup.
"I'd like to thank Kieron for his services to QPR," the manager Harry Redknapp said. "If he can stay clear of injuries I'm sure there's clubs out there that will offer him the chance to play football. He wasn't in my plans and I think he's got something to offer someone, so we wish him all the best."
Ryan Nelsen, meanwhile, is also likely to leave to take over as the manager of Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. The 35-year-old New Zealander has been one of QPR's few shining lights this season, having joined in June following spells at Blackburn and Tottenham.
Nelsen has made 21 appearances in all competitions but is in Toronto to discuss the vacant post, having been granted a few days off training by Redknapp.
It is unclear whether the job in Canada would also see him make a playing a return to MLS, having made his name there during a four-year spell with DC United.
The Washington club were another linked with Nelsen, who has reportedly been swayed to Toronto by their president and general manager Kevin Payne – an executive at DC United when he played there.
Nelsen's departure would be a huge blow for QPR, who have won only two of their 21 Premier League games. Redknapp signed him this time last year, when he was the Spurs manager, and has regularly highlighted his significant role at Loftus Road.
"Nelsen is very important to us, a fantastic leader, a top player," Redknapp said after the 1-1 FA Cup draw with West Bromwich. "He has been offered a job in America and I think there is every chance he might want to go.
"He wants to be a manager and it is a chance for him to manage a club. He has been fantastic. I took him to Tottenham last year from Blackburn. He's one of the best pros I've ever met in my life, a fantastic player, a great trainer. He is a massive part of your team. To lose him would be a massive blow for us."