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Queens Park Rangers are in talks with a former Catania defender ahead of a potential January move.

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QPR are taking a look at Argentine defender Pablo Alvarez ahead of a possible move. The 30-year-old free agent is training with Rangers in the hope of securing a contract over the coming days. Alvarez was released by Catania in the summer and has been talking to a number of clubs around Europe. Pablo Alvarez (left) is training with QPR after leaving Catania on a free transfer in the summer . Argetine defender Alvarez spent six years at Catania before leaving the Italian outfit in the summer . Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp is keen on bolstering his defensive options . Boca Juniors: 2003-05 . Estudiantes: 2005-07 . Catania: 2008-14 . Rosario Central (loan): 2009 . Zaragoza (loan): 2012 . Formerly of Boca Juniors and Estudiantes, Alvarez can play in both full back positions and as a defensive midfielder. QPR manager Harry Redknapp will be hoping to bolster his defensive options over the next couple of months as his side have leaked the most amount of goals in the Premier League. Alvarez's ability to play in a number of different roles will prove to be an added bonus to Redknapp.