Crystal Palace pull out of Austin chase

Crystal Palace will not make move for Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin, according to reports.

Eagles boss Alan Pardew was understood to be keen on sealing a deal for the talented marksman.

However, it is now understood that the Eagles have opted against the move, with the club's hierarchy unwilling to match the R's asking price of £15m for the former Clarets star.

Austin scored 18 goals in the Premier League for R's last season, as they were relegated back to the Championship.