QPR agree Alex fee

QPR have agreed a fee with Chelsea to take defender Alex to Loftus Road, Press Association Sport understands.

Rangers had a bid turned down for the wantaway Brazilian earlier in the week but have now reached a consensus with their west London rivals.

They must now convince the 29-year-old to become Mark Hughes' first signing as manager, amid reports he may no longer wish to remain in England.

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