Former Hearts youth Marc Leonard is poised to return to Tynecastle after a loan deal until the end of the season for the 24-year-old midfielder was verbally agreed with Birmingham City. (Scottish Sun), external Hearts are hoping to beat Norwich City to the signature of 25-year-old striker Kasper Hogh, who scored a double in Bodo/Glimt's Champions League win over Manchester City. (Sportsboom), external Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage is determined to keep 28-year-old midfielder Laurent Mendy at National League club,
Starting with the hosts, putting in what was a downbeat display away at automatic promotion contenders Middlesbrough last weekend as they eventually fell to a 3-1 loss on Tyneside, QPR will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, although the Hoops might have spent the majority of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Julien Stephan's side have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion this time around.
Starting with the hosts, while QPR might have signed off November with a downbeat 3-1 loss away at relegation scrappers Norwich, the Hoops come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion over the weekend. Putting in a rampant performance at Loftus Road as they stormed their way to a 3-1 victory against West Brom, Julien Stephan's side have skyrocketed their way into the top-half of the Championship standings.
