Queens Park Rangers are understood to be lining up a move for young non-league midfielder Callum Chettle. The highly rated 19-year-old, son of Nottingham Forest legend Steve, is currently playing for Ilkeston FC in the Northern Premier League, who he joined after leaving Forest's academy at the age 15. Chettle featured in the England C squad for their 2-1 defeat of the Ireland U21's and news of his call-up alerted Football League clubs, such is the rarity of a player outside the Football Conference receiving such recognition. Both Premier League and Championship sides appear to be taking a keen interest in securing his services, but it appears QPR are in pole position to snap up the midfielder. Hoops manager Chris Ramsey is looking to piece together a side capable of bouncing back into the Premier League at the first time of asking, and the talented youngster could fit into the R's plans in building for the future. - See more at: https://www.clubcall.com/championship/qpr-eye-up-non-league-ace-1-1774549.html#sthash.wA9MNpKt.dpuf
Interesting to see our scouts having a wide scope. But I have no comment on this player... what can we say with knowing anything about him? Hopefully, if we get him, the scouts are onto something.
QPR remain in pole position to sign highly-rated midfielder Callum Chettle Graeme Bailey @graemebailey Published now please log in to view this image please log in to view this image Graeme Bailey @graemebailey View image | gettyimages.com Queens Park Rangers are lining up a move for non-league ace Callum Chettle, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the potential deal. The 19-year-old is currently with Ilkeston FC in the Northern Premier League, who he joined after leaving Nottingham Forest's academy. He made his senior debut at 16, and the gifted young midfielder has emerged as a first-team regular. His displays have caught the eye of a number of clubs, with Premier League and Championship sides taking a keen interest in securing his services. QPR[/a] are in pole position to land the gifted teenage playmaker. The Loftus Road outfit are looking to piece together a side capable of bouncing back into the Premier League at the first time of asking. SEE ALSO: Wigan closing on ex-Everton youngster available on a free transfer Plenty of emphasis is being placed on a long-term plan, though, with the club looking to bring in talent for the present and future. Chettle – son of Nottingham Forest legend Steve – would certainly appear to tick that box. Would Callum Chettle be a shrewd addition for QPR?
