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Relegated Queens Park Rangers' keeper Julio Cesar has admitted he has had negotiations about staying in England with a Premier League club, writes John Cross.

Cesar will be allowed to leave QPR on the cheap to get his £70,000-a-week contract off the wage bill now they are back in the Championship, and it is understood Arsenal have been sounded out - and shown an interest as they seek a new No.1.

The Brazil international, set to face England in Sunday’s friendly in Rio de Janeiro, also says there is interest from clubs elsewhere in Europe and in his homeland.

“I am in negotiations with other clubs in England and from other countries but there’s still not been anything definitive," said Cesar.

“I am concentrating on Brazil, I still have a deal with QPR, but I also know I have to prove that I should be in the squad for the World Cup in 2014.”

* HARRY REDKNAPP is set to hand outgoing Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne a lifeline, writes Ian Baker.

Republic of Ireland centre-half Dunne, 33, has been released by Villa after failing to make a single appearance all last season.

Dunne has now recovered from a lengthy groin injury and has been training with his national side.

Now, QPR boss Redknapp looks set to make a move to sign the ex-Everton and Manchester City man for free.

Redknapp attempted to buy Dunne from Manchester City for Tottenham four years ago, but he joined Villa instead.