QPR's financial problems are expected to see them sell Loic Remy in the summer.
Newcastle United hope to turn his loan into a permanent transfer at the end of the season.
The Evening Chronicle says Toon boss Alan Pardew's biggest problem, if indeed QPR are willing to cut their losses on their players, is that more than he will want the player's signature.
Arsenal have been linked to Remy who is now certain to go to the World Cup with France.
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