Ryan Nelsen tells Queens Park Rangers: 'Don't sell Adel Taarabt'

Queens Park Rangers defender Ryan Nelsen has urged the club to keep hold of Adel Taarabt during the upcoming January transfer window.

Recent reports have linked Moroccan international Taarabt with a move away from Loftus Road, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United both credited with an interest.

However, with QPR facing a relegation battle, Nelsen believes that it is vital Taarabt stay put.

"Of course. I don't think any player who can contribute to getting us up the table and staying in this League will be going anywhere," Nelsen told reporters.

"Adel's ability is there for all to see. When he gets in the right spots, he can create stuff."

The R's are currently bottom of the Premier League table with 15 matches gone.