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FLW's QPR fan pundit discussed the impact of Yang Min-Heok, who joined the Championship side on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in January

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Exciting winger Yang Min-Hyeok has made a glowing impression on QPR supporters after joining the Championship club on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window.

The 18-year-old headed down to Loftus Road shortly after officially signing for Spurs from South Korean side Gangwon FC, in a deal which was first agreed last summer and saw a six-year contract penned.

Yang's arrival was hotly-anticipated, with the attacker having earned a reputation as South Korea's premier prospect after returning 12 goals and five assists from just 38 appearances with Gangwon.

There may have been concerns about just how the teenager would adapt to the physicality of Championship football, but he has impressed when afforded opportunities by Marti Cifuentes.

Yang has started just twice and did struggle in QPR's 2-1 home defeat to Sheffield United over the weekend, though he starred in his side's 4-0 rout of Derby County in his first league start and has generally made a positive impression.

Yang Min-Hyeok's QPR impact lauded following Spurs loan agreement

FLW asked our QPR fan pundit, Louis Moir, whether he believes Yang is coping well with the physicality of the Championship or if he has struggled to date.

Louis emphasised the importance of remembering Yang's tender age, and has claimed the on-loan Spurs prodigy will grow to become a "top player" in the future after being left impressed by his early performances in blue and white.

"I've been really impressed with Yang," Louis told FLW.

"I feel especially after that performance he put in for us on his first start at home to Derby, he should have placed his place in the side for the next game away at Portsmouth and he didn't.

"He then came on that game and you saw the difference he made straight away.

"He's clearly got tonnes of ability and due to the physicality of the league, I think maybe he slightly struggled at home to Sheffield United. The way he sort of plays, he's quite nimble and technically gifted, he's obviously going to be a top player in the future.

"You can't forget he's only 18 and these are his first few games playing professional football in England, and what a division to get used to physically. Not just that but also the whole ups and downs and competitiveness of English football, anyone can beat anyone.

"I think he's coping well, and I really feel he should be starting on that right-hand side. I really like the look of him, he's exciting to watch and hopefully there's a chance we could loan him again next season, if Tottenham allow that.

"Surely they would want to get him out on loan for a full season in English football and not just half a season.

"But yeah, I really, really like him. Him on that right-hand side, [Ilias] Chair in the centre, [Koki] Saito on the left, that's threatening.

"You've obviously got other options with [Karamoko] Dembele getting back to full fitness. We've got other options, but I've been impressed with Yang for sure."

Yang Min-Hyoek success will put QPR in good stead

It's going to reflect rather well on the R's if Yang continues his trajectory and finishes the season at a more advanced stage in his development, which is naturally a top priority as far as Spurs are concerned.

That could potentially lead to a second agreement ahead of next season, as Louis alluded to.

Failing that, though, Yang's trajectory in West London could help promote QPR as an appealing destination for Premier League clubs to send their leading young talent.

To have Yang impressing in the Championship at such a young age shortly after jetting across from the other side of the globe is no mean feat, and it's only going to help QPR's favour when it comes to trying to land fresh loan deals in 2025/26 and beyond.