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Jermain Defoe will return to the Premier League next season – joining up once more with Harry Redknapp at QPR, writes Tom Hopkinson in the Sunday People.

The Toronto FC striker will arrive on loan as part of a plan by the Hoops boss to work once more with a trio of his former West Ham players.

But Sunday People Sport understands that Redknapp’s efforts to be reunited with Rio Ferdinand have hit a snag after QPR owner Tony Fernandes blocked the move.

And an offer to Frank Lampard will remain on the table until after the World Cup when the Chelsea legend will take his pick from over 20 suitors.

Lampard could link up with the newly-promoted west Londoners for six months before joining MLS side New York City.

Defoe will arrive in January, at the end of season in the MLS – where he has netted six times in seven games for Toronto.