Aston Villa line up £8m January deal for Chelsea, Man United and Newcastle target Austin

Charlie Austin is on Aston Villa's radar

ASTON VILLA are set to make a January move for Charlie Austin, according to reports.

 

The 26-year-old stayed at QPR this summer despite interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle.

QPR maintained they wanted £15million for him despite having him under contract for just another 12 months.

He was linked with West Ham before David Sullivan's comments about his fitness records.

 

He's scored seven goals this season with Rangers struggling in 13th after 16 games.

Manager Chris Ramsey was sacked earlier this month and Neil Warnock has taken temporary charge while Tony Fernandes looks for a permanent replacement.

Austin earned an England call up last term after an impressive season in the Premier League.

 

He scored 18 times and was called up for the Ireland friendly and Slovenia qualifier but didn't play for Roy Hodgson's side.

And the Telegraph report Villa will come in with an £8m bid for his services when the transfer window reopens.

Remi Garde replaced Tim Sherwood as Villa boss and drew his first game in charge against Manchester City.

 

Charlie Austin has scored seven times in the Championship this season

But the former Arsenal midfielder wants more firepower with the club having sold Christian Benteke in the summer.

Villa sit bottom after 12 games with Scott Sinclair their top scorer on six goals.

Summer signings Rudy Gested and Jordan Ayew have six between them.