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QPR reject bid from Everton boss Ronald Koeman for 17-year-old midfielder Josh Bowler

Playmaker made his debut against Norwich on the final day of the Championship season and Hoops are desperate to keep him

QPR have rejected a bid for teenage midfielder star Josh Bowler from Everton.

The playmaker, 17, made his first-team debut against Norwich on the final day of the Championship season.

 Tom Bowler made his QPR debut against Norwich
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Tom Bowler made his QPR debut against NorwichCredit: Rex Features

And Get West London claims Hoops chiefs turned down an approach from the Toffees as they fight to keep the youngster.


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Academy graduate Bowler is seen as a big part of the club's future plans as Premier League scouts start to take notice.

Alex Smithies and Ryan Manning are also reported to be attracting interest.

Play-off finalists Huddersfield have been linked with stopper Smithies, 27, who came through their academy before joining the R's in 2015.

 Bowler is being tipped as a future star by QPR chiefs
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Bowler is being tipped as a future star by QPR chiefsCredit: Rex Features
 Tom Davies is one of several youngsters thriving under Ronald Koeman at Everton
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Tom Davies is one of several youngsters thriving under Ronald Koeman at EvertonCredit: Getty Images

Manning, meanwhile, has apparently caught the eye of Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.

QPR are facing a £57.9million fine for breaching spending rules during their promotion charge in 2014.

They are challenging EFL regulations in a bid to avoid the huge bill.

Prem duo Bournemouth and Leicester will be keeping tabs on the case after breaching the same spending rules.

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