Queens Park Rangers are targeting midfielder Jamie Allen, with the Englishman available on a free transfer after his release from Coventry City. Derby County are also keen on signing the 31-year-old, according to Football League World. Allen's experience in the Championship could be a valuable asset to QPR, who are looking to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. Former Arsenal defender Steve Bould has been with QPR for a year, and his coaching expertise could help the team improve their performance. Alou Diarra, who was Julien Stephan's number two, has left the club to explore his own head coach opportunities. QPR have kept a clean sheet in each of their past three league visits to Ipswich, and they will be looking to continue this trend in their upcoming matches. The club's chief executive, Christian Nourry, has praised Diarra's contribution to the team, saying 'I thank Alou for the year that we've spent together'. QPR's head coach, Julien Stephan, has also spoken about the team's performance, saying 'it was a season with a lot of ups and downs, but the main thing is I don't know which is the level of this group'. The team's fans will be hoping for a stronger performance in the upcoming season, with the signing of Jamie Allen potentially being a key factor in their success.