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Newcastle United are set for further talks with Queens Park Rangers this week over Charlie Austin.

It is believed that Austin is open to the transfer to St James’ Park with personal demands or the prospect of a move north not an issue for the 26-year-old striker.

Newcastle chief Steve McClaren has made it clear to his board that Austin – who he worked with at QPR during a stint as coach – is the man he wants to bolster his attack.

Austin, though, has been on Newcastle’s shortlist before McClaren’s appointment at St James’.

The week ahead should see the debate over Austin’s valuation come to a head one way or another.

QPR have so far stuck to their price of £15m, but with Newcastle’s interest now clearly obvious, the club may not want to risk having a disgruntled player on their books.

QPR have a friendly with Atalanta at Loftus Road tomorrow and it remains to be seen whether Austin plays any part in the fixture.