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Isaac Hayden has seven international caps for Jamaica Queens Park Rangers have signed midfielder Isaac Hayden on a free transfer following his release by Newcastle and defender Rhys Norrington-Davies on a season-long loan from Sheffield United. Hayden, 30, spent four months on loan with the Rs in the 2023-24 season, making 17 appearances. Wales international left-back Norrington-Davies, 26, won promotion to the Premier League with the Blades in 2022-23. Rhys Norrington-Davies made five Premier League appearances in 2023-24 QPR have one point from their opening three Championship games this season and were beaten 7-1 by Coventry City on Saturday. "I had a few options to go abroad, but it was one of those where if I was going to stay in the Championship, it was only going to be one club and I'm just glad to get it done, " Hayden told the Hoops' website, external. Norrington-Davies has made 66 appearances for Sheffield United, and played 14 times in the Championship for the Blades last season. "I'd like to say I'm on the front foot, aggressive in nature, be that defensively or attacking, " he said, external. "So now I'm looking forward to getting out there and showing the fans what I can do. " Latest QPR news, analysis and fan views Listen to QPR content on BBC Sounds Hayden began his career at Arsenal before joining Newcastle in 2016 after the Magpies had been relegated to the Championship. The Jamaica international played 33 times in the league as Newcastle won the second tier title in his first season and made 171 appearances for the Magpies in total, scoring seven goals. He spent time on loan at Norwich City, Standard Liege and QPR before finishing last season at Portsmouth. QPR host London rivals Charlton Athletic on Saturday. Isak saga sets tone for 'absolutely huge' match US Open: GB's Norrie faces Korda in first round What we noticed from the Premier League weekend The ups and downs of a 30-year marriage Why was this French film so controversial? Secrets and passions unravel after a family reunion Can nail polish and gels damage our nails? What we noticed from the Premier League weekend Watch stunning bicycle-kick winner from Dresden's Herrmann. Video Watch stunning bicycle-kick winner from Dresden's Herrmann Fleetwood's PGA Tour triumph can open 'floodgates' What does your club need before transfer window shuts? 'Statement' wins and 'special' crowds - World Cup talking points The Hundred tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers Teething problems for Man Utd's £200m frontline Everton and Grealish make perfect start at stunning new home 'Martin will get time but fans have lost patience' Skill, confidence & laughs - schoolboy Dowman takes to Premier League 'Does that have a name? ' - Smale plays unique shot for four. Video'Does that have a name? ' - Smale plays unique shot for four The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician Salt, Simeone and Inzaghi - Pisa's fall and rise England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA Video England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA 'I'd love to be a WWE wrestler' - Guehi in his own words Why Rugby World Cup 2025 will change game Arsenal's ruthless Eze coup shows intent - leaving Spurs stunned US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Sikh owners, Sikh manager - what Morecambe takeover means to community Ferguson wouldn't have allowed half-time player interviews - Rooney Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.