A potential move to QPR for Albion Rovers striker Kyle Doherty may have been scuppered by an injury.
The 20-year-old was recently granted a trial by the R’s and Scottish media reports claimed he impressed and was invited for a second trial.
But the Daily Record has reported that Doherty now faces being sidelined for the first weeks of the new year, which might well affect his chances of a move to west London.
QPR manager Mark Warburton has made it clear that he wants to add to his squad when the transfer window opens next month.
But Warburton’s priority appears to be a centre-back, particularly in light of Jordy de Wijs’ injury problems.
Speaking to West London Sport, Warburton recently said he would rather bring in an experienced player than rely on Conor Masterson, who is enjoying a loan spell at Cambridge.
“Young players need to go out on loan to develop,” Warburton said.
“Conor’s is a really good loan so far. He’s playing in League One week in, week out, and getting good experience. It’s great development for a young defender.
“Now, if QPR are in a good position and want to push, do we want a young defender and take him away from a good loan, or do we want to look at it and say that we may need to go into the market in January and get someone experienced to come in and add another level of quality to us?
“Are we just going to fill gaps or are we looking to push on?
“I think enormously of Conor, so that’s nothing derogatory in any shape or form.
“But a young defender has gone out on a perfect loan and is doing really well. I’m delighted to see it. He’s enjoying his football and getting experience.
“Do we change that? Do we spoil that loan? If it’s an emergency then we’ll do what we have to do for QPR. But right now, are QPR going to have a go, push, or are we happy to just try and fill holes and get jerseys on the pitch?”