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QPR line-up Brazilian raid
Loan switch for Samba starlet
By Graeme Bailey - Tweet me: @skygraemebailey. Last Updated: January 15, 2012 4:02pm
[bigimg]http://img.skysports.com/12/01/660x350/Henrique-Almeida_2702648.jpg[/bigimg]
Brazilian starlet Henrique is set to seal a move to England with Queens Park Rangers ready to land him.
The Sao Paulo striker is one of the most highly-rated young forwards in Brazil and is a key member of the national Under 20 side.
The 20-year-old helped Brazil lift the World Youth Cup last year and he also finished the tournament as top-scorer.
He has been linked to clubs all over Europe with big-names in Spain, Italy and Germany all said to be keen.
But now it seems he is set for a move to the Premier League with Mark Hughes ready to make him his first signing since taking charge earlier this week.
It is believed that QPR have negotiated a deal to sign the Samba sensation on an 18-month loan with an option to then make that a permanent deal in 2013.
Henrique himself refused to speak about the speculation, saying: "I don't know anything" when asked.
However, his coach Emerson Leao says that he is expecting one of his prized assets to be sold imminently.
"Our president [Juvenal Juvincio] is doing what he promised," he said.
"I wanted to see people fighting for a place. He understood it was time for a change and these changes aren't over.
"Henrique could leave tomorrow or any time soon."
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/7433710/QPR-line-up-Brazilian-raid
Loan switch for Samba starlet
By Graeme Bailey - Tweet me: @skygraemebailey. Last Updated: January 15, 2012 4:02pm
[bigimg]http://img.skysports.com/12/01/660x350/Henrique-Almeida_2702648.jpg[/bigimg]
Brazilian starlet Henrique is set to seal a move to England with Queens Park Rangers ready to land him.
The Sao Paulo striker is one of the most highly-rated young forwards in Brazil and is a key member of the national Under 20 side.
The 20-year-old helped Brazil lift the World Youth Cup last year and he also finished the tournament as top-scorer.
He has been linked to clubs all over Europe with big-names in Spain, Italy and Germany all said to be keen.
But now it seems he is set for a move to the Premier League with Mark Hughes ready to make him his first signing since taking charge earlier this week.
It is believed that QPR have negotiated a deal to sign the Samba sensation on an 18-month loan with an option to then make that a permanent deal in 2013.
Henrique himself refused to speak about the speculation, saying: "I don't know anything" when asked.
However, his coach Emerson Leao says that he is expecting one of his prized assets to be sold imminently.
"Our president [Juvenal Juvincio] is doing what he promised," he said.
"I wanted to see people fighting for a place. He understood it was time for a change and these changes aren't over.
"Henrique could leave tomorrow or any time soon."
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/7433710/QPR-line-up-Brazilian-raid