Chris Ramsey has told talkSPORT Queens Park Rangers will continue to stand firm over Charlie Austin.

The striker has been the subject of much interest after scoring 18 goals in the Premier League last season but no club has been willing to meet the Hoops’ £15m asking price.

With Austin eager to leave, Ramsey admits the situation has been ‘frustrating’ but he insists QPR will not budge on their valuation.

Speaking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, he said: “We have put a price on his head which we think is a reasonable price if you look at what other players have gone for this summer.

“He scored 18 goals last season in a team that didn’t do well so we think we have priced him reasonably in order for him to reach his ambitions.

“There or thereabouts of what we have mentioned we need to stick to that because QPR as a club need the finances to rebuild and be able to compete in the Championship and set targets for this season and seasons beyond.”

Ramsey admits he would love to keep Austin at Loftus Road, but insists it would not be fair to stand in the 26-year-old’s way if a top-flight club does meet QPR’s demands.

“Once you have tasted that top level, you want to get back there,” said Ramsey.

“From my point of view, I don’t think I would be being very honest with him if I said to him to stay in the Championship and forget your ambitions.

“We are saying to him we are a club that are looking to do well, we are looking to get some solid foundations, and he can be part of that.

“He is a folk hero and the fans would love to see him stay but ultimately I would imagine he wants to play at the highest level he can and try to get himself in that England squad for the Euros.”