Rennes set to scupper QPR’s move for French frontman

Rennes have upped their offer for QPR target Paul-Georges Ntep, according to reports in France.

The French club were hopeful of sealing a deal for the Auxerre frontman, who has scored seven league goals in 17 matches so far this season, but have so far failed to agree on terms.

But now L'Equipe have claimed that Rennes went back for the 21-year-old on Sunday and pledged to offer him a higher basic wage.

It has been reported that Philippe Montanier, the manager of Rennes, personally called Ntep to tell him that his club were ready to pay him more in order to conclude the deal.

That could scupper QPR's move for the Cameroon-born France Under-21 international, who is also a target for Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.