Queens Park Rangers have announced on the club's official website that young star Josh Bowler has signed a professional contract with the West London outfit.

Josh Bowler is considered as one of the most promising starlets in the Queens Park Rangers youth set up and they have rewarded his progress by offering him his first professional deal.

The exciting winger puts pen to paper on a one and a half year deal with QPR, which will see him stay at Loftus Road until the end of the 2017/18 season.

The 17-year-old has been making big strides in QPR's academy this season, netting six times from the flank for the under 18 side.

The second year scholar has also been playing above his age group for QPR's Elite Development Squad.

There are high hopes for young wide man Josh Bowler, who is held with high regard by the powers that be at Queens Park Rangers.

QPR fans - what do you make of this news? Is Bowler a good prospect? Let us know in the comments below...