Bournemouth readying Austin bid

Bournemouth are readying a deadline day offer for Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin, according to reports.

The 26-year-old has been tipped to make his way back to the Premier League this season.

The likes of Crystal Palace and Newcastle United have been linked with the player's services in recent weeks, but none have shown the desire to match the R's £15m valuation for the talented marksman.

According to The Mirror, Cherries boss Eddie Howe is ready to make a take-or-leave offer in the final hours of the transfer window.

It is thought that the R's may reduce on the transfer price as they have made their mind up to offload their star asset this summer.

Austin has scored four goals in five games for his club this term.