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QPR are willing to drop their asking price for Charlie Austin to £13million - provided the transfer fee is paid in full.

So far, the England striker has been priced out of a move away from Loftus Road, because of relegated Rangers' £15m price tag.

But when Newcastle made a fresh enquiry about signing the 26-year-old front man this week, they were told the price could be adjusted if Toon were willing to make a complete payment immediately.

Club bosses at St James’s Park believe a £13m valuation is still too high though - and are left contemplating whether they will now sign another forward this summer.

With the number of clubs interested in Austin dwindling, it could leave the door open for Tottenham to make their move.