 Upon his expiration of his loan spell at Newcastle and despite QPR being promoted at the first attempt, manager Harry Redknapp admitted it would be hard to hold on to Rémy, saying, "I think he really wants to play Champions League football next year somewhere".Rémy attracted interest from Champions League clubs, and Liverpool triggered the £8.5 million release clause in his contract, which was only available for Champions League teams.Liverpool pulled out of the transfer, after it was reported that he failed his medical with the club.