QPR to unveil plans for new ground

The Hoops' Loftus Road home is the smallest ground in the top flight with a capacity of just 18,439 and the club has been vocal in its attempts to find a plot of land for a new stadium.

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes revealed this week the club is evaluating three potential sites and he has posted via his Twitter account the club has made a "great first step" in its attempts for a new stadium.

Press Association Sport understands that drawings are at an advanced stage and the Rs will make a stadium announcement before the start of the new season.

The plans are likely to be unveiled after QPR returns from the pre-season tour in Asia rather than at a press conference on Monday, which many had expected.

The club has invited the national and international media to the event in central London, where it plans to make a major announcement it believes could help turn the club into a "global" brand.

There had been suggestions QPR would reveal a new stadium, although it is instead understood that Manchester United's Park Ji-sung will be unveiled.

Press Association Sport understands the Korea Republic international will move to Loftus Road for a fee of £2 million ($3.03 million) once the relevant paperwork has been completed.

Park would certainly help the Hoops achieve their aim of becoming a global "brand" after his success at United, not only on the field but commercially as well.

The 31-year-old won four Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League crown during his time at United and is understood to have been swayed to join QPR by its ambitious plans.