1 Richie Towell

QPR are keeping close tabs on Dundalk’s goal-scoring midfielder Richie Towell.

The 23-year-old scored twice on Tuesday night in his side’s 4-2 win over Galway to move nine points clear at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division.

The former Hibernian man has now struck 13 goals from 19 league appearances so far this season, adding to the 11 he notched over 33 matches in the previous campaign.

On Tuesday night Rangers reportedly had a scout in the stands to watch Towell score a free-kick after 35 minutes and complete his brace with a fine volley 30 minutes later.

Rangers have made a number of signings already this summer, after a summer clear out, but they still need to add firepower to their squad and Towell certainly offers goals.

The former Republic of Ireland under-21 international started his career at Celtic and appears destined for a return to a more high-profile league.