QPR goalkeeper Dillon Barnes is a rumoured loan target for League One side Doncaster Rovers, according to the Doncaster Free Press.
What's the story?
Barnes has been with QPR since 2019 and is yet to make a senior appearance for the Rs. He's found regular game time in the QPR first-team hard to come by in recent seasons, and it seems as though he could be heading for a temporary departure this summer.
The shot-stopper is likely to be behind Seny Dieng in the pecking order in Mark Warburton's side ahead of the 2021/22 league campaign.
Doncaster Rovers have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Barnes on a temporary basis, with the goalkeeper recently featuring in a pre-season friendly for them, as a second-half substitute.
Doncaster boss Richie Wellens has recently revealed that Barnes is on their radar, but wouldn't be drawn into making a transfer admission on which goalkeeper he'll pursue a move for at this moment in time.
The ideal move for all parties
Barnes is unlikely to feature for the QPR first-team this term, with the strong performances of Seny Dieng catching the eye, with the likes of West Ham United previously being interested in a deal to sign the 25-year-old.
Barnes has previously been on the books of Fulham and Colchester United, and with a lack of minutes likely to be on the table from Mark Warburton's side moving forwards, a move to Doncaster Rovers would be the best move for all parties involved.
The League One side need a shot-stopper ahead of the 2021/22 league campaign, and if they can offer Barnes game time, then it'll be a no-brainer for Donny to make their move for Barnes. Given that he's already featured in a pre-season friendly for them, they're clearly keen to get a move over the line in the near future.
QPR goalkeeping coach Gavin Ward has previously issued high praise for Barnes in an interview with the club's official website, after his arrival was confirmed back in 2019.
"I've seen a lot from him, he has got the raw ingredients to become a very good goalkeeper. We have to perfect that now and make him technically as good as he can be."
Doncaster Rovers are set to get their new league campaign underway on Saturday 7th August, when they take on AFC Wimbledon, and it'll be interesting to see which player is between the posts for Richie Wellens' side.