With the Sky Blues seemingly not wanting to match the £1.5m demanded by Wolves, QPR now appear to be favourites to sign the Welsh international.
Dowie's side can certainly offer the sort of wages Eastwood is seeking but having also been linked with Kevin Phillips and Bobby Zamora, a regular start may not be guaranteed.
Former Coventry City striker Adam Virgo has been freed by Celtic. The defender/striker cost Gordon Strachan £1.5m but was loaned out to City in 06/07 and Colchester in 07/08. Virgo is now expected to join up once more with Micky Adams at Brighton.