Disgruntled players expressed their grievances to club officials on Friday

They hope to avoid overpaying players who leave before the deadline

The west London club are undertaking a number of cost-cutting measures

QPR believe a number of players could leave the club by 6pm on Tuesday

Junior Hoilett, Matt Phillips and Sandro have also had their pay reduced

Charlie Austin is among a host of Queens Park Rangers players who have had their monthly wages slashed in case they leave the club next week.

In an unusual cost-cutting exercise, a batch of players have had August's pay packet reduced in case they leave before Tuesday's 6pm transfer deadline.

Players were due to be paid on Friday, but some squad members awoke to find they were missing money, around a week's worth, from their monthly pay.

Charlie Austin is one of a number of QPR players who have not been paid their full monthly wages for August

Rob Green, who is a target for West Ham, is another player who QPR fear could leave the club by Tuesday

Players were not advised of the decision.

The cash was purposely deducted by the club so they do not overpay anyone who leaves before Tuesday's deadline.

It is assumed the club will reimburse players if they don't leave Loftus Road by Tuesday.

Among the players to have been affected are Austin, who has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs, and Rob Green - a target for West Ham.

It is assumed that QPR will reimburse players, including Matt Phillips (pictured), if they don't leave Loftus Road

Manager Chris Ramsey has let high-earners like Joey Barton and Bobby Zamora leave the club this summer

It is also believed that Junior Hoilett, Matt Phillips and Sandro have also had their pay reduced this month.

The disgruntled players expressed their grievances to club officials on Friday.

The move is part of a major cost-cutting drive by the club over the summer as Rangers look to get their finances back on track.

Sandro has finally returned to England after visa complications left him stranded at home in Brazil

The club have moved on a number of their top earners, including Joey Barton, as they look to slash the wage bill.

Rangers are facing a hefty fine for breaching Championship Financial Fair Play regulations.