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Mark Pirie

Leon Balogun absence explained as Rangers transfer chances dealt a blow by QPR stand in boss

Queens Park Rangers interim boss Paul Hall has shot down the chances of Leon Balogun rejoining Rangers after Michael Beale's move back to Ibrox sparked Loftus Road fan concerns.

The towering defender has missed the friendly fixture against Livingston following Beale's departure from the English Championship side, with QPR fans speculating he could be following Steven Gerrard's former assistant north of the border and return to Ibrox. Balogun was an ever-present at Rangers under both Gerrard and Gio van Bronckhorst before injuries hampered the final six months of his spell in Govan.

He missed out on the Europa League final showdown in Seville before the Dutchman opted to allow the 34-year-old to leave Ibrox, with summer additions of John Souttar and Ben Davies, as well as Connor Goldson extending his stay in the Scottish Premiership. However, injuries have plagued the Gers backline this term sparking theories that a move back to Glasgow was on the cards.

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