Queens Park Rangers could lose Rayan Kolli, with French top-flight sides Angers and Toulouse both interested in signing the player when his contract expires.
The Algerian has played 11 games so far this season, scoring three goals and two assists in the Championship. He emerged through the academy in West London, making his debut for Marti Cifuentes’ side last season.
French Sides Monitor Contract Situation
According to journalist Julien Laurens, Ligue 1 sides Angers and Toulouse are both interested in signing Kolli as his contract enters its final six months. Being an Algerian international, it also enables him to have a French passport meaning he will be a big boost in terms of squad registration, with French sides only allowed four non-EU or EEA internationals in their teams.
Kolli signed a two-and-a-half-year contract in January 2023 upon his ascension to the first team, being a strong deputy to Zan Celar and Michael Frey. He featured in their FA Cup loss to Leicester City, contributing to both goals in their 6-2 loss at the King Power Stadium.
Rangers have already been eyeing up potential new strikers, with 21-year-old Joe Gelhardt in the frame, but it seems they have lost that transfer battle to fellow Championship rivals Hull City.
Writer’s View
Rayan Kolli has come into his own over the past few months with injuries bringing him into the fold at Queens Park Rangers. His performance against Leicester City is the best indicator of that, scoring and assisting against a Premier League-level defence even if the result was ultimately a blowout for Marti Cifuentes’ side. His contract situation at Loftus Road is far from ideal for The R’s as he could develop into a much more valuable asset, similar to their past academy products such as Ebereche Eze and even current player Ilias Chair.
Whilst there will be some money made from a possible deal to a French side, it is far from ideal considering the future value that could be made. Both Angers and Toulouse will benefit from making a move for the 19-year-old and can develop a promising young talent without taking up too much burden on their squad registration rules.
