Queens Park Rangers are set to lose one of their star players, after the individual chose the next permanent destination for his career, with a move set to materialise in the coming days.
The player in question is currently entering the final 12 months of his contract at Loftus Road, but won’t be featuring for the Championship side during the upcoming 2024/25 campaign.
After losing the likes of Chris Willock and Andre Dozzell since the conclusion of the previous campaign, it appears as though the summer transfer window won’t be getting any easier for Queens Park Rangers (QPR).
Armstrong’s on his way
As reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano, QPR striker Sinclair Armstrong has chosen Championship rivals Bristol City as his next destination despite fierce competition from Stoke City and the move is expected to be completed shortly.
Armstrong is reportedly set for a £2.5 million switch to Ashton Gate as reported by the Irish Independent with roughly £700,000 of that going to Irish side Shamrock Rovers as a result of a sell-on agreement.
How did the forward fare for Queens Park Rangers?
The 21-year-old established himself as a crucial part of the QPR side last season that managed to clinch their survival, following a 4-0 victory against defeated play-off finalists Leeds United at Loftus Road.
In total, Armstrong made 40 appearances in all competitions for the Championship outfit, scoring four goals and providing three additional assists.
Similarly, the striker also made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland, earning his only cap back in September 2023 during a 2-1 defeat against the Netherlands.
Is this the right move for all parties?
Currently, Armstrong can be seen as a risky purchase due to the fact that he has only contributed to eight goals in 64 appearances as a striker, but the fact that he has already made his international debut suggests there’s more to him than meets the eye.
Despite averaging a goal contribution every eight matches and costing a seven-figure fee, Armstrong is only 21 and presents himself as a player with a high amount of potential that could bring a high resale value should the forward exceed at Ashton Gate.
Initially, news of Armstrong’s departure wouldn’t have been a sight that QPR fans wanted to see – but knowing they are set to inherit a high transfer fee for a player who could have left for free next summer is likely to be seen as a positive at Loftus Road.