“Hopefully QPR will be the club he would choose“ - Future of current R’s star discussed | OneFootball

Although still very much embroiled in a relegation battle, Marti Cifuentes has given Queens Park Rangers a fighting chance of Championship survival this season.

With eight league games to go, the R's sit 20th in the division, just one point above the drop zone.

Whilst this may seem bleak, it is a brilliant position to be in considering that the club spent between September and February inside the drop zone.

QPR players with expiring contracts

Of course, regardless of which division they are in next season, the club have a number of players on expiring deals that must be dealt with.

Transfermarkt, the following players see their deals at Loftus Road expire at the end of June.

Carlton Palmer on Chris Willock's QPR future

As you can see, one of the most notable names on the list of players set to see their contracts expire is star man Chris Willock.

The 26-year-old has shown previously he can be a real star at this level, and although he has struggled at times in recent seasons, he has looked better under Marti Cifuentes.

With his future in mind, we asked former England international midfielder Carlton Palmer for his thoughts on what QPR should do with regard to Willock.

Palmer was clear that QPR must do all they can to tie him down.

Palmer told FLW.

"I think that QPR will wait to see where they are, they won't be opening any contract talks until they're convinced that they're going to be staying in the summer.

"Unfortunately, that will lead to a scramble for Willock's signature, but hopefully QPR will be the club he would choose to sign for given that the manager has helped him to rekindle his form and see him play his best football.

"Should QPR stay in the Championship, it's definitely a player they'll want to sign [to a new deal], but the likes of Middlesbrough and other clubs are looking for him.

"It would be really good business if they could get this one over the line sooner rather than later."

Will QPR re-sign Chris Willock

As much as QPR may like to resign Chris Willock this summer, it may not be so straightforward.

As Palmer discussed above, many clubs will be looking at the 26-year-old, who is one of the best free agents available on the market this summer.

It will certainly be interesting to see how things shake out, and whether or not Willock opts to remain at Loftus Road or opt for pastures new.