QPR have made an attempt for Everton striker Arouna Kone.
GetWestLondon says QPR have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Kone on loan.
Everton want QPR to pay a "sizeable amount" of the striker's £40,000-a-week wages, which the London club are not prepared to do.
Kone has made just six appearances this season under Ronald Koeman.