Maiga’s last minute transfer deadline day loan deal for the remainder of the season is believed to be a typical Harry Redknapp bargin basement deal with QPR only picking up around 50% of the players wages.

Maiga is believed to earn £30,000 basic per week but with performance related bonuses his earning potential can reach £38,000 per week.

The loan deal with QPR is understood to be around half his basic wage at £15,000 per week plus further payments for appearances and goals.QPR will also the option to buy him permanently at the end of the season for a discounted price believed to be around £3 million.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp explained that he feels the move can be beneficial for both parties, commenting: “His confidence is perhaps a bit low at the moment but I think he could come in here and do very well.”

Maiga said “It is an exciting new chapter for me. I am here to play games and score goals”

Maiga scored an important goal for QPR on his debut earning QPR a draw.