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| Manchester United favourites to land Charlie Austin this summer |
MANCHESTER UNITED have emerged as favourites to sign QPR striker Charlie Austin.
The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League since QPR's relegation to the Championship.
Chelsea, Everton and Tottenham have been credited with an interest in Austin, who impressed last term with 18 top-flight goals.
However, suitors have baulked at QPR's £15million asking price considering he only has a year remaining on his Loftus Road contract.
The striker has now seen his odds of a move tumble, with Old Trafford his most likely destination.
Skybet have priced Austin at 4/6 to join United, who were 33/1 rank outsiders just this morning.
The Red Devils are desperate to sign a striker to compete with Wayne Rooney before the window shuts on Tuesday, having just three goals in four league games this term.
Former Old Trafford defender Gary Neville has highlighted the importance of a new forward at United, with Javier Hernandez's departure looking likely.
He said: "If (Javier) Hernandez leaves, they've got one striker in Wayne Rooney. They have to resolve the centre-forward (situation) in the next two days.
"I'd be absolutely staggered if there wasn't a striker brought in. It has to happen."
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