Bromley are targeting a loan move for Queens Park Rangers defender Ziyad Larkeche before the transfer window closes. The 23-year-old left-back is reportedly surplus to requirements at Loftus Road and is attracting interest from several clubs, including the League Two side.
According to a report from The72 this week, Bromley, Barnsley, and Gillingham are all keen on the French full-back. The transfer deadline is Tuesday 1st September, putting pressure on any deal to be completed swiftly. Larkeche has fallen out of favour at QPR and is unlikely to feature for the Championship club this season, making a temporary exit logical for his development.
Who is Ziyad Larkeche?
Ziyad Larkeche is a product of the Paris Saint-Germain academy who joined QPR in 2023. He has made 22 appearances for the club, but his last game was back in 2024. Before his move to west London, he came through the ranks at Fulham and has experience of loan spells in Scotland with Dundee and in England with Barnsley. During his 2022 loan at Oakwell, he made 23 appearances for the Tykes and scored one goal under manager Daniel Stendel.
At QPR, competition for the left-back role is now provided by Boy Kemper and Dennis Cirkin. The club began their season with a 3-1 win at Portsmouth and followed it with a 0-0 draw against Bolton Wanderers. Their next match is a trip to Blackburn Rovers.
Why does a move to Bromley make sense?
A loan switch to Bromley would offer Larkeche a clear path to regular football in League Two. It is also reported as a sensible move for his career progression at this stage. Furthermore, a transfer to Bromley would not require the player to change location, a practical consideration as the deadline approaches.
Bromley are not the only club in the frame. League One side Barnsley, where Larkeche has previous experience, are also interested. Barnsley, based in South Yorkshire, have started their campaign solidly and currently sit 8th in League One with four points from two games. Their recent form reads draw-win and they have a goal difference of +1, having scored two and conceded one. They are just two points behind early leaders Bradford City.
Gillingham, another League Two rival, are also mentioned as potential suitors. Interest extends to France, with FC Annecy, Rodez AF, and En Avant Guingamp all keeping tabs on the situation.
What happens next for Bromley?
The immediate focus is on securing defensive reinforcements before Tuesday's deadline. While pursuing a deal for Larkeche, Bromley's season continues with their own objectives. The club will be looking to build on their start, with striker Michael Cheek having been a reliable source of goals, netting 16 times in 35 appearances last season. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on our fixtures and standings pages.
For Ziyad Larkeche, the coming days will be decisive. With QPR willing to let him go and multiple clubs circling, he is poised for a move that could reignite his career. Bromley's offer presents a straightforward opportunity for him to play competitive football immediately.
