Isaac Hayden swaps Newcastle for QPR as midfielder looks to 'add some value' to Championship side
- Planet Sport writer
- 1 February 2024
Championship strugglers QPR have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Isaac Hayden on loan from Newcastle for the rest of the season.
Hayden has been out of favour on Tyneside for the last couple of years and spent last season at Norwich. He made 10 appearances for Belgian side Standard Liege during the first half of this campaign.
The ex-England Under-21 international brings significant Premier League experience, having played more than 100 times in the top flight, and hopes he can help preserve Rangers’ status in the second tier.
“It is obvious to see the position the club are in at the moment,” he said on the club’s official website. “But it’s a challenge that I feel I can add some value to, on and off the pitch – be an experienced player and be a leader to try and help the club stay in the league.
“Everyone knows what the Championship is like but if we can get a consistent run of performances, hopefully the points will come.
“I’ve looked at the squad and there are some really good players in it. There is definitely enough there but it is about us proving that on a matchday when it counts.”