Johnson calls for Spurs striker at QPR

Andy Johnson says his "fingers are crossed" for Defoe

Following an opening day goal for Queens Park Rangers, former Everton striker Andy Johnson has called on Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe to join him at Loftus Road. QPR find themselves back in the Championship after finishing rock bottom in last year’s Premier League table, and Johnson says that he has his “fingers crossed” on a surprising transfer move for Defoe.

If Defoe chose to move to Loftus Road there’d be no shortage of familiar faces for the striker. Defoe would have the opportunity to link up with former manager Harry Redknapp for a fourth time, having worked under Redknapp at West Ham United, Portsmouth, and most recently Tottenham.

Johnson was quick to point out all of the familiar faces Defoe would find at Loftus Road, including former teammate Jermaine Jenas. On top of that, the club appear to be in good form having picked up an opening day victory over Sheffield United in front of over 17,000 fans.

“Jermain has worked under Harry before, he’s worked with a lot of the boys before,” Johnson pointed out to The Mirror.

“I worked with him for three or four years at England. He’s a great lad. He’s worked with Jermaine Jenas and few of the old Tottenham boys and there are a lot of people here who could attract him to the club.

“Yeah of course, I think when I’ve moved to clubs first you look and see who you do and don’t know at clubs. I think that has an influence on where you choose to go in the end, so fingers crossed and hopefully Jermain will come.”

If Defoe elects to stay at White Hart Lane he’ll get to link up with new signing Roberto Soldado, who has recently joined the club on a big money move from Valencia. Tottenham are hoping to get back into the top four after narrowly missing out last season.

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