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It was confirmed tonight that Ravel Morrison will join Queens Park Rangers on loan for the rest of the season later this week.

As revealed here last week, the hugely-talented 21-year-old is on his way to the Championship a mere matter of months after his stunning solo goal at White Hart Lane helped West Ham United to a memorable 3-0 Premier League win.

Jack Sullivan, son of co-owner David Sullivan confirmed tonight [Sunday] that Morrison will join Harry Redknapp and co at Loftus Road on a "93 day loan", which will coincide with the Championship play-off Final on May 24.


The reasons behind Morrison's departure have been hotly debated across the web all day following the publication of an article in the Guardian that repeated claims first made here on KUMB.com last November revealing a rift between the midfielder and manager Sam Allardyce.

It was claimed that Morrison - who has enjoyed a close relationship with agent Nick Rubery for several years - reacted angrily to a suggestion that he should consider a change of representation. Despite this, the England Under 21 international was picked for a string of matches immediately following the incident in question.

The relationship between Club and player/agent worsened when Rubery posted a message on Twitter indirectly criticising West Ham's style of play under Sam Allardyce, although this was removed shortly after. A proposed transfer window move for Morrison to Fulham fell through after the Cottagers failed with a derisory bid.

Since moving to Upton Park on the final day of the 2012 winter transfer window, the former Manchester United youngster has made just 22 appearances for West Ham (including six substitute appearances).

As well as scoring that memorable strike at Tottenham back in October, Morrison also hit the target against Cheltenham, Everton, Cardiff and Norwich prior to Christmas. His last appearance in a West Ham shirt came in the 3-0 Capital One Cup semi final, second leg defeat at home to Manchester City.

:: read Paul Walker's thoughts on Ravel Morrison's impending departure

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