QPR weigh up move for Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar

QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants to partner Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar alongside Rio Ferdinand as part of a new look defence for the upcoming 2014-15 Premier League season.

Aston Villa are in the middle of a major change of ownership as club CEO Randy Lerner prepares to sell the club.

With that in mind, the Villans are short of finance and now it is apparent that Vlaar, who had a stunning World Cup tournament for the Netherlands, is set to quit Aston Villa in July.

QPR are confident that a deal can be wrapped up for Vlaar this week.