Several QPR fringe players could still be on the move away from Loftus Road, despite the transfer window closing, with National League clubs and overseas sides exploring deals.
Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Emmerson Sutton, Cian Dillon and Lorent Talla are among those attracting interest, while Taylor Richards has departed by mutual consent. While the transfer deadline for EFL clubs is no longer open, National League sides can still sign players.
National League and overseas options open
Midfielder Dixon-Bonner, 23, remains a name in demand. Walsall passed up the chance to sign him after a trial earlier this summer, and Carlisle ended their long-standing interest, but Morecambe are currently considered the strongest contenders for his signature.
He began his career at Arsenal before joining Liverpool at 14. He captained England U16s and won the FA Youth Cup in 2019, later making his senior debut in an FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury. Despite a trial with Portsmouth, he stayed at Liverpool until 2022 before leaving for Queens Park Rangers. He debuted in March 2023 and impressed under new manager Martí Cifuentes later that year. In June 2024, he signed a new deal with QPR, and in March 2025 he moved on loan to Swedish side Västerås SK in the Superettan until July.
Sutton and Dillon, both close to loan exits before the window shut, are likely to head out for experience. Sutton, a winger, was considered by Bromley and also had suitors in League One, while Dillon, a forward signed from Shamrock Rovers earlier this year, was the subject of an approach from Shrewsbury that did not progress.
Elsewhere, 20-year-old midfielder Talla looks set to secure a permanent move overseas, with Portuguese top-flight side Rio Ave in advanced discussions.
The only confirmed departure so far is Richards, who has left Rangers after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Writer’s View
The coming weeks could see a reshaping of QPR’s development pathway, with younger players sent out to gain vital minutes. Dixon-Bonner’s situation will be one to watch, as Morecambe and overseas interest weigh against a career that has stalled in West London. Talla’s likely move to Portugal is a bold step that underlines how QPR’s surplus options can still find opportunities at a high level.
For Sutton and Dillon, National League loans would represent the chance to bridge the gap between academy football and the first team, with QPR eager to ensure the group benefits from competitive game time rather than being left on the fringes.
