QPR manager Harry Redknapp has rubbished claims Loic Remy’s move to Liverpool broke down over a failed medical.<\/p>\n
The France striker, 27, was nearing an \u00a38.5million switch to Anfield before the Merseyside club pulled out – amid suggestions there were concerns over his fitness – but Redknapp admitted he is baffled by the news and suggested there were ulterior motives for Liverpool calling off the deal.<\/p>\n
Redknapp, who is pleased at the prospect of having the former Marseille forward back with Rangers, told a press conference: “He’ll come back here. I only know what I’ve seen and heard and I don’t really know how he’s failed a medical.<\/p>\n
“He had a stringent medical here, one at Newcastle, one with the French team before the World Cup. He’s never had a problem with his fitness – you couldn’t meet a fitter lad.<\/p>\n
“I don’t see there could be any issue with his fitness. Their loss is our gain. I’ve got a fantastic striker.<\/p>\n
“I said last year he’s a striker capable of getting 20 goals in the Premier League and that’s what we want him to do. I think he’s one of the best strikers in the division.<\/p>\n
“It can’t be a medical one because he’s never been unfit. It’s not possible. It certainly didn’t make any sense – there has to be another reason. It can’t be a medical issue.<\/p>\n
“There must have been some kind of breakdown or they’ve decided to move in another direction.<\/p>\n
“I’m sorry for the boy that his move to Liverpool didn’t happen but from my point of view, I’ve got a great striker back here. In my opinion, he’s one of the best strikers at the Premier League. He’s a good lad and a good professional.<\/p>\n
“Liverpool is a football club that usually handle everything fantastically. I’ve never dealt with anybody better than them over the years.<\/p>\n
“However, all the talk of the medical doesn’t make any sense to me.”<\/p>\n
QPR had been rumoured to be targeting Watford striker Troy Deeney but Redknapp played down the speculation.<\/p>\n
He added when asked about the 26-year-old: “He was a player we enquired about and you make lots of enquiries but at the moment, there’s nothing happening.”<\/p>\n
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