Hoop Dreams - QPR FC

After mentioning his eagerness to start bringing his own players into the QPR squad last weekend, Neil Warnock has wasted no time in keeping to his word. Yesterday came the news that the Hoops had beaten a number of Championship clubs to sign Serbian international left-back Dusko Tosic (pictured above) on loan from Portsmouth until the end of the season.

Then, to shore up the other side of his defence, he offered former Arsenal and Fulham player, Moritz Volz, who has been training with the R's, a similar contract for the remaining games of the season, though judging by comments on Volz's own website, he is still holding out for a deal from abroad.

Tosic Straight Into QPR Squad

Tosic became available after signing for Portsmouth, a deal which the Premier League refused to ratify unless the player was immediately loaned out to a Championship club, because of the current restrictions placed on the South coast side after going into administration. QPR were not the only ones to be tracking the breakdown in the player's move to Pompey as Swansea boss Paulo Sousa had discussed a potential move for the player in his press conference following last Saturday's draw at Loftus Road. So, in one way, the R's finally got the upper hand over their former manager this week.

The 25-year-old started his career in Serbia with OFK Beograd before moving to French club Sochaux in 2006. A two-and-a-half season long spell at Werder Bremen followed which yielded just 22 appearances before the move to Portsmouth on February 12. Forced to move onto the Championship, at least for now, the player revealed how QPR came first in his thinking.

He said: "I didn't want to play for any Championship team, it had to be right. I have watched a couple of QPR matches and there are some very good players here.

"The Club has a great tradition also, which is important."

Hoops boss Neil Warnock said: "This is a good opportunity to have a look at a young international footballer from now until the end of the season."

The player, who has made nine appearances for his country, will now be available for QPR's match-day squad as they travel to Deepdale to face Preston North End tomorrow. 

Volz Not So Sure

German full-back Volz (pictured above playing for Fulham) was offered a similar short-term deal to Tosic, but he is dragging his heels because of potential interest from abroad. Volz is tongue-tied over the identity of his foreign suitors, but it looks like QPR have a battle on their hands.

Writing today in his online diary, the player said: "A few options have come up in the last 48 hours for me to play out the rest of the season with a club.

"One was QPR which was really pleasing. After the time I've spent there training its nice to feel I did well enough to warrant being offered something .

"However another very attractive option has also come up abroad which I am hoping will materialise. A few things need to be sorted out first..."

"But overrall I'm just delighted that I'm getting opportunities to play some proper games between now and the end of the season as that is the one thing I need now."