... his expected transfer to Arsenal is far from being a done deal.
He was on loan at Newcastle and called the shots when he left in May saying he was set to play in the Champions League this coming season.
But his time in Brazil did not raise his profile and the Gunners are starting to look elsewhere.
Newcastle is still an option to the QPR player, but he would rather stay at Loftus Road to live in London.
The Gunners want him to drop his £80,000 per week wages, but he refuses.
Newcastle will be able to match QPR's valuation but (like Arsenal) NOT the striker's wage demands.