QPR fall short in attempt to capture Edwards.

QPR were unable to reach an agreement to bring Ronnie Edwards back to the club in the final hours of the transfer window.

The 22-year-old defender impressed on his loan from Southampton in the second half of last season.

Since then, Rangers have been plotting a move for Edwards, who is eager to return to Loftus Road.

Throughout the summer, all parties expected an agreement on Edwards to be achieved late in the window.

Southampton recently turned down an offer from the R’s, and despite ongoing negotiations ahead of the 7 p.m. transfer deadline, the clubs were unable to reach an agreement.

Edwards is a popular figure among QPR fans, but he has slid down the Saints’ centre-back pecking order. He has four appearances for Southampton this season, two of which were in the Carabao Cup.

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