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Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal told to make surprise move for this striker in January
MANCHESTER UNTIED legend Gordon Hill has urged Louis van Gaal to swoop for QPR striker Charlie Austin.
Louis van Gaal advised to sign Charlie Austin in January
The Red Devils were linked with a move for the 26-year-old in the summer after he impressed with 18 goals in his debut campaign in the Premier League.
But United, as well as the likes of Chelsea, Southampton and Newcastle, refused to meet QPR's £15million asking price as he entered the final year of his deal.
He wrote on Twitter: "Cannot understand why Charlie Austin is still playing in the Championship, same mould as Vardy. Take a chance United."
But Austin said after the game: "I set out at the start [of the season] and I said to Les [Ferdinand] that I'm going to be here for the rest of the season. So I'm not going anywhere."