QPR have had an offer accepted for the Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.

The 25-year-old has been little more than a fringe player at City and will now have the opportunity to link up with his former manager Mark Hughes at Loftus Road.

It is understood that a fee of between £2.5m and £2.75m has been agreed for Onuoha, who is expected to be offered a weekly salary significantly less than the reported £80,000.

A host of other clubs have also expressed an interest in the defender, with Bolton, Wolves, Everton and West Brom all believed to be keen.

Hughes said he was hoping to speak to Onuoha about a potential move this afternoon. "We've obviously expressed an interest and I think it is progressing," the Welshman said.

"I don't think we are at a point where we can confirm or really say it will definitely happen. We're hopeful but it has not been confirmed yet. I would like to think [we are closer to agreeing a deal].

"There has been conversations between both clubs and if we can make it happen we will be delighted."

He added: "I am not sure if we have totally been given permission to speak to the boy but certainly the two clubs are talking. Faxes are going back and forth, emails and what have you.

"I would like to think at some point today I'll be able to speak to him directly and make him understand what we want to do here."