Jez George explained that the recall window for Queens Park Rangers with Leyton Orient closed at 10 p.m., and QPR agreed to recall Alfie Lloyd and loan him to Lincoln City before the finances were fully agreed.

Forward Alfie Lloyd has been signed by League One side Lincoln City from Queens Park Rangers on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old's move occurred three days after the Championship club recalled him from a loan spell at Leyton Orient, who are also in the third tier. The transfer follows Lincoln losing their own loanee, Justin Obikwu, after he was recalled by Coventry City before signing for QPR. Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala told the club website that Lloyd fits their profile for a forward, describing him as an aggressive and powerful player who works hard.