QPR manager Neil Warnock has confirmed he expects to sign Kieron Dyer on a one-year deal today and insisted it's a gamble worth taking.
Dyer, who is a free agent having been released by West Ham at the end of last season when his contract expired, has agreed personal terms on a move toLoftus Road.
The 32-year-old has been plagued by injury problems throughout his career and has made just 15 Premier League starts in the last four years at West Ham.
His career has been written off in many circles, but Warnock is adamant that Dyer can make an impact for QPR in the Premier League this term.
Warnock told Standard Sport: "As far as I'm concerned it's a gamble worth taking. He really impressed me in training and it looks like he has been working hard on his fitness throughout the summer.
"He has a lot of experience and is desperate to play in the Premier League again. I like the hunger he's got and he wants to prove a point. I really appreciate his commitment. There were other clubs in for him and he could have earned more money elsewhere, but he wants to play for QPR. He wanted to stay in London and I think he can really help us."
The England international has been beset with hamstring problems and has struggled for fitness ever since he broke his right leg in two places in 2007.
Warnock has revealed the nature of the short-term deal has taken this into account and added: "As far as I am concerned, we can't lose. We have protected ourselves. If things don't go well then we can always go our separate ways, it's a deal that suits both parties."
QPR, who confirmed they have signed striker Jay Bothroyd on a three-year deal, are also in talks with Blackpool striker DJ Campbell.
Warnock also hopes to sign Tottenham right back Kyle Naughton on loan. he said: "We have a great relationship with Spurs and we tried to sign Kyle in January before he went to Leicester. We can give him Premier League experience and help him develop in the same way Kyle Walker benefitted from being on loan from Spurs at Aston Villalast season."
Source: www.thisislondon.co.uk
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