QPR manager Harry Redknapp says signing Galway’s Ryan Manning is a ‘good gamble’

The deal has been confirmed this afternoon

QPR will be hoping that Ireland's Ryan Manning can fire them away from the bottom of the Premier League table after his move from Galway United was confirmed this afternoon. The 18 year-old is rated as as one of the best young strikers around and has been a key part of the Republic Of Ireland under-19 set up. Manning was in fine form for his his local club over the last two seasons and scored some crucial goals last season, including strikes in the relegation/promotion play-off against UCD. https://twitter.com/QPRFC/status/553217371364950016 No fee has been mentioned and it's believed the deal is for a two-and-a-half year period at the R's. Manning issued a statement via the QPR twitter account this afternoon: Manager Harry Redknapp has just stopped short of describing him as a 'top top player' but did have some kind words for his latest signing https://twitter.com/QPRFC/status/553220180495835137 Let's hope we hear plenty more about Manning in the coming months as he looks forward to making his Premier League debut