Queens Park Rangers are interested in a deal to bring Kai Garande to the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium this summer.

What's the talk?

That's according to a report by Football League World, who claim that Mark Warburton's team are lining up a deal for the Charlton Athletic left-back, with the Rs believed to be keen on strengthening their U23 side ahead of next season.

The report continues by stating that the 18-year-old is set to train with the Rs this week, with developments regarding the youngster's contract at The Valley meaning that he would be available on a free transfer this summer.

Finally, it is claimed that QPR are not the only side interested in a move for the defender, with competition for the highly-rated player's signing expected.

Warburton surely buzzing

While Garande is yet to make a professional appearance for Charlton, considering the significant amount of noise regarding the player's potential, the fact that QPR appear to be leading the race for his signature this summer is sure to have left Warburton buzzing.

Indeed, Charlton's U18s head coach Anthony Hayes appears to believe that the 18-year-old has a fantastic future in the game, as can be seen from his comments when discussing Garande in an interview with Benjy Nurick last year:

“Kai signed at U14, left-back, very good left foot, loves to get forward, and definitely is a threat when he joins in with the attacking side of things.

"He's got a good left foot so he's very capable of delivering, not only from dead balls but crosses, beating players 1v1. He's got a trick to go past people and a good left foot and he does enjoy the attacking side of the game as many modern full-backs tend to do.

"He's an intelligent boy, Kai. He's a thinker. He does grasp that defensive side of it. The pride he's now showing in his 1v1 defensive situations as well as improving his footwork is something he wants to ensure is a real strength of his.

"He's a good kid. He's a bit of a quiet assassin! You never really hear him, but he’s always involved in some light-hearted fun. He's got a lovely personality, he’s very easy to speak to, and he’s a thoughtful kid. He thinks about the game."

As such, it would indeed appear that, if QPR do indeed go on to win the race for the left-back this summer, Warburton could well have something of a star in the making on his hands.

And, although it may take a little while for fans of the club to see Garande in action for the first team, the fact that the Rs are not only searching for immediate improvements to their starting XI this summer, but also considering the long-term future of the side, is certainly something that should delight the QPR faithful.

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