Benayoun training with QPR but needs to convince Redknapp he's fit for a deal



Former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun trained with QPR today as the Israeli tries to prove to the Hoops manager Harry Redknapp that he remains fit despite not playing a competitive match since being released by Chelsea at the end of last season.



Benayoun, 33, has reportedly agreed an 18 month contract with QPR and will sign later this week providing he demonstrates his fitness.



Benayoun said, ‘QPR asked me to come. They wanted me to begin training with them today and then undergo a medical. I’ve reached the conclusion that this is what’s right for me and we’ll see what happens.



Sitting pretty: QPR manager Harry Redknapp is taking a look at former Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun ‘The Malaga option is still on the agenda but for the moment this is what I’m doing.’

However, sources in Israel say that while Benayoun was determined to sign for Malaga last week, he has now lost patience with the Spanish outfit, which has been footdragging over offering him an 18-month contract.

Top Top player: Benayoun has played for Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham United in England

