Sources: Leon Balogun undergoing QPR medical after Rangers exit
Leon Balogun is undergoing a QPR medical today after leaving Rangers, sources have told Football Insider.
The centre-back left Ibrox at the end of July following the expiration of his contract.
Balogun has agreed terms with QPR and will join on a free transfer.
Michael Beale knows Balogun, 34, well after the pair spent time together at Rangers.
The duo helped Rangers win their 55th league title during the 2020-21 campaign as the side went unbeaten.
Balogun sparked speculation about a return to Ibrox earlier this month after being spotted at Rangers’ game against PSV Eindhoven.
Speaking to BT Sport (16 August), Gers legend Ally McCoist suggested the club should re-sign Balogun and admitted he was surprised at the departure.
He left the Gers after making 65 appearances across two seasons.
Balogun is very experienced having played for eight different senior sides in his career.
He has spent time at sides such as Hannover, Werder Bremen, Fortuna Dusseldorf, Mainz 05, Brighton and Hove Albion before heading to Wigan ahead of his Rangers move.
The central defender is also a very experienced player at the international level, making 46 appearances for Nigeria.
QPR are 17th in the Championship after a slow start to the season.
They have only won one of their five opening games.
The R’s are next in Championship action against Watford on Saturday (27 August), as they look to return to winning ways.
In other news, sources have told Football Insider that Sunderland have agreed to sign Brighton star Jan Paul van Hecke.