QPR boss Harry Redknapp was hit by a locker room backlash going into yesterday's defeat to Manchester United.

The Mirror says several players were alarmed by the selection of Taarabt for defeat at Burnley - and they remain unconvinced by his commitment to a survival dogfight.

Within days of Rangers' 11th consecutive defeat on the road, the Moroccan midfielder confirmed he had opened talks with Inter Milan about a move away before the transfer window closes.

The midfielder was dumped to the bench for their clash with United.

QPR have offered Taarabt to Inter in a swap deal for French midfielder Yann M'Vila, who is on a season-long loan at the San Siro from Rubin Kazan.