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Alan Pardew has made QPR hot shot Charlie Austin his No1 transfer target.

Crystal Palace boss Pardew wants to strengthen his striker department and sees Austin as the perfect solution.

Austin, 25, has been prolific for Queens Park Rangers - scoring 15 goals this season - despite them being stuck in the relegation zone.

Former Burnley striker Austin has even been close to an England call-up and seems certain to stay in the Premier League even if QPR go down.

Palace have shot up the league since Pardew took over and he will be given money to spend, especially with new investors coming into Selhurst Park.

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Austin cost QPR £4m two years ago and they would expect a big profit on their investment.

But QPR will have to sell to balance their books if they go down and Palace would be hoping to do a deal for around £6m to £8m this summer.