QPR LOOK TO £425M NEW HOME

OPR could move into a 45,000 capacity stadium as part of £425million redevelopment project, according to plans drawn up by Hammersmith and Fulham council.

The report, seen by Sportsmail, reveals four options for the modernisation of the Linford Christie Athletics Stadium, located a mile north of Loftus Road.

An option to build a 45,000capacity stadium costing £425,650,621 is the most expensive option. Plans include a roof that could be lowered or raised.

Sources close to the club believe plans could include a design enabling the pitch to be lifted up as the roof during indoor events.

The solution — the first of its kind if built — would mean the pitch wouldn’t be affected by non-football events. The redevelopment plan also includes a new athletics track and stand next to the stadium, hockey facilities, and a skate park on the 6.47-hectare site.

Council officials are understood to favour this option as it would generate a surplus of £41,399,447 for the council in 10 years.

The multi-use facility would also generate revenues through concerts, trade shows and exhibitions.

The project would be funded by the council in a deal that would see QPR, managed by Steve McClaren, rent the stadium on a long-term lease.

The Linford Christie Stadium cost £288,946 to run in 2017-18, with Hammersmith and Fulham council eager to find ways to get money from the site.

The council are set to launch a 12-week public consultation outlining the four options in March.