QPR have made a dramatic £10million offer for Christopher Samba – the signing they believe will keep them in the Barclays Premier League.
Giant defender Samba, 28, plays for Russian moneybags Anzhi Makhachkala but Rangers hope his desire to return to England will seal the deal, with the transfer deadline edging closer.
However, their move may spark interest from rival teams - including Arsenal and Tottenham, who have both previously shown interest.
Samba’s family have remained in England while he lives in an apartment in Moscow and it is believed he wants to come back to the Premier League.
Sources in Russia say Rangers have already had one bid rejected but the increased offer was made on Monday night. There has been no formal response from Anzhi yet but Sportsmail understands they will be reluctant to sell.
Chairman Tony Fernandes is backing Harry Redknapp and the club will offer Samba a transfer get-out clause if they are relegated. They have already signed Loic Remy from Marseille for £8m and he has a similar agreement with them.
Samba, the former Blackburn powerhouse, was first brought to England by Mark Hughes, when he was spotted playing as an emergency centre forward for Hertha Berlin.
The French-born Congo centre half is rated by Hughes as one of his finest signings. He made more than 160 league appearances during his time at Ewood Park. He also captained the team – and Redknapp is desperate for leaders.
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