The Hammers are also thinking about a move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, who looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer

Austin scored 18 goals in the Premier League last season

Matt Jarvis, who Rangers tried to sign in January, is one of the players being considered as a potential makeweight

West Ham will look to circumvent QPR's £15million asking price for Charlie Austin by offering a more modest players plus cash deal

West Ham are considering offering QPR a players plus cash deal for their star striker Charlie Austin.

Rangers have slapped a £15million asking price on Austin, but West Ham are hopeful of circumventing that fee by using Matt Jarvis or Kevin Nolan as possible makeweights.

QPR tried to sign Jarvis during the January transfer window and could be tempted.

QPR striker Charlie Austin (left) is watched in pre-season training by director of football Les Ferdinand (right)

West Ham are weighing up a players plus cash deal in order to sign Austin this summer

Austin scored 18 goals in the Premier League last season and is rated at £15million by his club

West Ham may offer winger Matt Jarvis, who Rangers tried to sign in January, as a potential makeweight

Of course, Austin, who scored 18 goals in his maiden Premier League campaign last season, has no shortage of suitors.

West Ham will face stiff competition for his signature from the likes of Newcastle, Southampton and Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, the Hammers are also discussing moves for Roma's Mattia Destro and Manchester United's Javier Hernandez.

Mexico international Hernandez spent last term on loan at Real Madrid and looks unlikely to have a first-team future at Old Trafford.