Fulham line up move for QPR's Granero... just days after signing Taarabt (and Mbia has been offered to the Cottagers, too)



Fulham have made an enquiry about QPR midfielder Esteban Granero.



Martin Jol has asked days after signing Adel Taarabt on loan. The 26-year-old Granero is also a target for Spanish side Real Sociedad.



QPR are willing to offload more players as they continue to trim their wage bill and have also told Fulham that Stephane Mbia, a target for Cardiff, is available.



Targeted: Esteban Granero is possibly the finest player in the Championship

Joey Barton, however, is ready to stay at QPR. The 30-year-old midfielder has been waiting for Marseille to resume talks over a move to France but the deal has stalled.



Barton said: 'I've been in Marseille for a year and enjoyed it but I have great relationship with the fans here and am happy to stay and help QPR get promotion.'



Manager Harry Redknapp is weighing up his midfield options after having a bid for Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker rejected while they have been quoted £7m for Tottenham winger Andros Townsend.



Why so sad, Joey? Barton appears set to stay with QPR One out, one in? QPR, who have lost Adel Taarabt, still hope to sign Jermain Defoe from Tottenham



They have also enquired about Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe.

