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Newcastle IN TALKS to sign Chelsea target Charlie Austin
NEWCASTLE have made QPR striker Charlie Austin their top target ahead of the summer window.
Newcastle target QPR striker Charlie Austin
The 25-year-old is expected to leave the relegated QPR after an impressive maiden season in the Premier League, where he bagged 18 goals.
And according to reports, newly appointed Newcastle boss Steve McClaren has already entered talks with Austin's representatives over a summer move.
QPR are believed to be open to bids in the region of £15million for the striker, who recently received this first England call-up.
Premier League champions Chelsea are also reportedly keen to land Austin, with Jose Mourinho openly admitting his desire to sign a new striker following the departure of Didier Drogba.