Latest Updates Today: Plymouth Argyle And Rotherham United In Race To Sign QPR Experienced Star
Plymouth Argyle and Rotherham United have registered an interest in signing Arkell Jude-Boyd on a free transfer this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Jude-Boyd, 21, is set to leave Queens Park Rangers when his contract expires at the end of June this year.
The right-back impressed on loan at National League South side Torquay United in the second half of the season.
The news of Jude-Boyd’s availability on a free this summer has alerted multiple EFL clubs, with Plymouth and Rotherham now plotting moves to secure his signature.
Rotherham set to battle Plymouth for Arkell Jude-Boyd
Jude-Boyd enjoyed an excellent loan spell with Torquay after being named the club’s Young Player of the Season despite only joining in January.
The defender, who can also play on the wing, scored six goals in 17 appearances in the National League South and earned three Player of the Month awards at Plainmoor.
But that hasn’t proven to be enough to earn the Englishman a new contract at QPR, with his deal set to expire next month.
Jude-Boyd has failed to make any senior appearances for the Rs after progressing through the ranks at Loftus Road.
The right-back is now set to leave the west London club in the coming weeks, with Plymouth and Rotherham both monitoring his situation.
Plymouth will be looking to bolster their squad after securing another season in the Championship, while Rotherham are putting the pieces in place to fight for promotion following their relegation to League One.
The pair could also face interest from other EFL clubs to sign Jude-Boyd after he caught the eye at Torquay.
In other news, Tottenham in hunt to sign EFL star.
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