West Ham United favourites to sign Austin

West Ham United are in pole position to sign Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin during the summer transfer window.

The talented striker was in top form for the R's last season, as he notched up 18 league goals for the West London outfit.

A report from The Star claims that Austin could be on his way to the Hammers, with new manager Slaven Bilic giving him assurances that the club will only get bigger with their future move to the Olympic Stadium.

Newcastle United and Southampton have also shown keen interest in the former Burnley star.