QPR sign France striker Remy

QPR have completed the signing of France striker Loic Remy from Marseille for an undisclosed club-record fee on a four-and-a-half year deal.



The 26-year-old has penned a contract until summer 2017 at Loftus Road after choosing the Barclays Premier League basement boys over Newcastle.



Hoops boss Harry Redknapp told QPR's official website: "I'm delighted to bring him in - he's a great buy for us."



The official fee for the 26-year-old has not been disclosed, but it is reported to be in the region of £8million.



Redknapp added: "I didn't think we'd get him to be honest but (chairman) Tony Fernandes worked ever so hard on this. He wouldn't give up on it, and it's great that we now have him here with us.



"He's always been a player I've admired. I've watched him on so many occasions throughout the last few years. I actually spent three or four hours with him last year so he knew what I thought of him, and I think that was important.



"He's quick, can score goals and makes great runs. His movement is excellent. He's got the potential to be a really outstanding striker."



Remy, who has four goals in 17 caps for France, is eligible to make his Rangers debut against West Ham Saturday, subject to receiving international clearance.



He said: "Harry played a big part in me coming here. I spoke to him and Tony Fernandes at length and they made it clear they wanted me here. They gave me the right motivation to join QPR.



"I want to develop my game here. This season the objective is to stay up but beyond that we have greater objectives.



"After seven years in France, this is the right time for me to pursue a new challenge in the Premier League - the best League in the world.



"I am confident I can adapt to the Premier League. My main characteristics have taken me to the level I am at today but I am keen to keep improving in the Premier League."

Wednesday's round up of the top transfer stories

- Loic Remy has hinted he would welcome a move to Newcastle in January.



- Tottenham's hopes of making a January move for Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel have been dashed after the player's agent said it was 'virtually impossible' for him to leave Sporting Lisbon.



- Tottenham and Liverpool are weighing up a summer move for Real Madrid forward Jose Callejon, according to reports in Italy.



- Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, has been sent home by the Italian club ahead of schedule, and according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Red Devils and Tottenham will battle for the former Real Madrid midfielder's signature in January.



- Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Blackpool starlet Thomas Ince in a £4million deal, according to the Liverpool Echo.



- According to the BBC Sport, Raheem Sterling has reached an agreement in principle with Liverpool over a new contract.



- Liverpool and AC Milan target Lucas Biglia has been told he can leave Anderlecht if they offer £8.35m.



- Jack Wilshire, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Aaron Ramsey, Kieran Gibbs and Carl Jenkinson have all signed new long-term contracts with Arsenal.



- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will demand to become Arsenal’s best-paid player if he is to join the Gunners next month.



- Seamus Coleman is on the verge of signing a new contract at Goodison Park, according to his agent.



- Sky Sports understands a host of clubs are weighing up moves for Tottenham winger David Bentley when the transfer window opens next month.



- Fulham have recalled David Stockdale from his loan at Hull City following an injury to back-up goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.



- AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed receiving a bid from an unnamed club for striker Alexandre Pato, as Robinho edges towards a January return to Brazil.



- Nene is confident he can come to an agreement with Paris St Germain which will allow him to leave the club before the remaining six months of his contract.



- Germany international Thomas Muller has agreed a two-year contract extension with Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.



- Juventus are emerging as shock contenders for Celtic hotshot Gary Hooper.



- Salomon Kalou is considering a return to England with Lille ready to sell in January.



- Birmingham City have revealed Papa Bouba Diop has signed a new one-month contract extension at St Andrew's.



- Watford striker Britt Assombalonga has extended his loan deal with Southend until the end of the season.



- Bristol City youngster Wes Burns has signed a two-and-a-half year professional contract with the Championship club.



- Aberdeen have announced that up-and-coming midfielder Nicky Low has signed a new contract with the club.



- Rangers chief executive Charles Green has pledged to hand boss Ally McCoist up to £30m for new signings when the club's transfer embargo is lifted.