Alan Nixon of The Sun reported that QPR were leading the pursuit for Sam Tickle in a deal which could cost £2 million. Sources suggest QPR have not lost their position in the pursuit for the deal, however they are facing new competition from Bristol City following Michael Skubala's appointment at Ashton Gate. QPR could encounter subsequent complications as efforts to finalize the move are intensified.

Queens Park Rangers have identified Wigan Athletic's English goalkeeper Sam Tickle as a key target for their summer goalkeeping rebuild, which comes after the confirmed departures of Paul Nardi and Ben Hamer. According to Alan Nixon, QPR are targeting the 24-year-old, who joined Wigan in July 2023 and was named in the League One Team of the Season for the 2024/25 campaign. He has previously attracted interest from clubs including Preston North End, Sunderland, and Sheffield United. It is believed that The R’s are preparing a bid. Alan Nixon states that a fee between £1.5 million and £2 million could be required to complete a deal. This figure is noted as being lower than what would have been needed for previous attempts to sign him. Tickle signed a new four-year contract with Wigan 12 months ago. His current Transfermarkt market value is €1.20m.