QPR have strengthened their forward line with the signing of highly-rated Napoli striker Eduardo Vargas on a season-long loan

The news will come as a boost to Harry Redknapp who only had three strikers at his disposal prior to the move.

The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at La Liga side Valencia where he scored five goals in 25 appearances.

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Done deal: QPR have landed Eduardo Vargas on a season-long loan from Napoli

Coup: Eduardo Vargas will provide much-needed firepower to QPR's attack

Vargas was also impressive in the World Cup, most notably scoring his country's winner against Spain in the group stages.

Fellow countryman Mauricio Isla, who joined the west London side earlier this month, is believed to have played a key role in the deal persuading Vargas to shun any interest from Sunderland, who also expressed an interest.

Vargas told www.qprfc.co.uk: 'Mauricio are I are often speaking on the telephone and he said it is a great city to work in and a good bunch of players to work with.'

Versatile: Vargas, pictured here scoring against Spain at the World Cup, can play centrally and out wide

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Redknapp also expressed his delight at the signing adding: 'Eduardo is a quality player. He’s sharp, he’s bright, and he’s very lively on and off the ball.

'He can play as a number nine, he can play in behind, he can play wide, he’s very versatile.'

The Chile international had previously been offered to Arsenal and Valencia.