Having taking over at Queens Park Rangers last month, Mark Warburton will undoubtedly be looking to put his own stamp on the squad this summer ahead of the upcoming Championship campaign.

Therefore it is not at all surprising that the 56-year-old has decided to start his business early by signing Liam Kelly from Livingston earlier today.

Speaking to the club's official website about the deal, Warburton admitted: "Liam is outstanding with his feet, he has great distribution and he is a very good shot-stopper.

"Joe Lumley did exceptionally well for QPR last season so Liam's job is to come here and compete.

"That's what you want, you want competition all over the park."

With Kelly being the R's' first signing of the transfer window, we have set out two pros and two cons that his presence could have on the club's fortunes next season.

Check them out below...

Pros

He has all the ingredients needed to thrive in the Championship 

Having enjoyed a fantastic 2018/19 campaign at Livingston in which he kept 14 clean sheets, Kelly looks to be more than ready to make a lasting impression in the Championship for the Hoops.

A composed figure in between the sticks, the 23-year-old could end up becoming first-choice for Warburton if he can replicate the form that he has demonstrated during his time in Scottish football.

He could finally provide Lumley with some much-needed competition

Whereas Lumley was undoubtedly one of QPR's stand-out performers last season, the likes of Matt Ingram and Seny Dieng didn't exactly provide him with much competition which in turn led to him becoming a tad too comfortable in his role.

Therefore, with Kelly joining the club, the 24-year-old will be forced to take his game to another level during the upcoming campaign in order to keep his place in the starting eleven which could end up helping the Hoops finish in a higher position in the second tier next May.

Cons

He has never played in England before 

When you consider the fact that Kelly has spent his entire career playing for Scottish clubs, a move to the Championship may very well end up being disastrous if he cannot make the necessary adjustments to his game.

Arguably one of the most competitive leagues in the world, it is paramount that the former Rangers man gets off to a great start as if he doesn't, he may end up being cut adrift by the Hoops.

His development could stall under Warburton

Although Kelly will be confident that he can overcome the challenge of Lumley in the years to come, there is a chance that his move to Loftus Road ends up stagnating his development as a player.

If he cannot force his way into Warburton's plans, the Scotsman may be forced to watch on from the sidelines with a lack of first-team opportunities sure to have a negative impact on his career.