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Crystal Palace are making a fresh move for Charlie Austin – with confidence growing they can land the striker.

The Eagles looked into a move for Austin earlier in the window, but were put off by his £15million asking price.

That remains the case but, as the transfer window heads towards deadline there is increasing belief that they will be able to negotiate a deal with the relegated west Londoners.

Alan Pardew believes Austin would fit perfectly into his set-up and that the player would be impressed by their ambitious plans.

Last month's £10m signing of France World Cup midfielder Yohan Cabaye from Paris Saint-Germain is being used to lure other big players to the club.

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It is understood Austin does not want to spend the season in the Championship, even though he is not kicking up any fuss at Loftus Road.

Leicester have had a bid turned down, while an inquiry from Norwich over an initial £10m payment has been knocked back.

Newcastle’s interest is cooling – while West Ham voiced concerns over his fitness.

Clubs in Germany are now starting to take notice too - Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen are looking at the 26-year-old.