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QPR are desperate to dump Jose Bosingwa by handing the defender a massive pay-off this month.

The former Chelsea right-back, signed on a Bosman last summer by then-manager Mark Hughes, has fallen out with the Welshman's successor Harry Redknapp since refusing to be a substitute against Fulham last month.

And the Portugal international, 30, has also found himself an outcast with the rest of the Rangers squad.

However, Bosingwa is on a £60,000-a-week deal that doesn't expire for another two years - and has made it clear he will not break his contract.

It is understood he has been warned about being late for training, has been difficult when he does take part and turns up listening to music on his headphones, blanking his team-mates in the process.

One source said: “It is very ­difficult. He has fallen out with the boss and now doesn’t want to be there, but is on a big contract.

“He has been one of the most difficult players at a club some of the players have ever seen. He turns up, listens to music and clearly wants to move on.”

QPR know they may struggle to find a club that will match his wages, so they may end up having to subsidise his earnings.

It is believed that two clubs in Italy have shown an interest and Rangers want him out the door in this transfer window.