Loic Remy is available to play despite arrest

Loic Remy could face Liverpool on Sunday even though the Queens Park Rangers striker has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Remy has been bailed until September after being one of three men held by Scotland Yard’s sex crime squad for an offence that is alleged to have taken place on May 6 in west London.

The 26-year-old France international, who joined relegated QPR from Marseille for £8million in January, denies the claim.

Rangers boss Harry Redknapp refused to discuss the matter at today’s press conference but a club spokesman announced Remy (above) is being considered for the final game of the season.

The spokesman said: “With regard to Remy, the club can confirm he’s training today and will be available for selection against Liverpool but the manager can’t take any questions on him.”

Redknapp envisages a busy summer in the transfer window, claiming his current squad would be incapable of securing an immediate return to the top flight.

“We need to change things here to give ourselves a chance of trying to mount a challenge for next season because it won’t be easy,” Redknapp said. “We need to try to clear the decks, make some changes and get some fresh blood in. I’d like the changes to be extensive because the club need changing.”