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Newcastle's Danny Simpson is ready to sign for Harry Redknapp’s Queens Park Rangers - after travelling to London for a medical.

The former Manchester United right-back will join the Rangers push for instant promotion back to the Premier League after picking the Hoops ahead of other rivals.

Simpson is a free agent after his contract at the Geordies expired, and will pick up a decent deal at Loftus Road as a consolation for dropping out of the top flight.

Redknapp has had trouble with the right-back position, which was manned by Jose Bosingwa and Nedum Onuoha in the Rs' relegation season.

Simpson wanted to return to his native north-west, but the chance to go to London and team up with Redknapp has swayed him.