A year after they last had a go to prise Darren Pratley from Bolton - QPR are ready to have a second pop at getting the former Fulham midfielder to Loftus Road.

Our colleagues at the Bolton News believe relegated Wanderers have given the go-ahead for the club captain to discuss a move to west London.

Bolton chairman Ken Anderson gave Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s Championship side the green light to speak with Pratley after they made an official approach at the end of last week.

It's not known whether a fee is involved, or whether Hoops will simply take on the contract he signed last summer that has two years to run.

Pratley made only two appearances for Fulham from 2002-06 during which he was loaned to neighbours Brentford for a further 16 outings for Bees.

The 31-year-old Londoner then hit stride at Swansea for a laudable 177 appearances. It somewhat cemented his stay in south Wales when he hit a brace on his debut against fierce rivals Cardiff.

He then moved on to Bolton for a further 134 appearances and when Hoops made a move for him last summer decided to stick with what turned out to be doomed club.