Southampton have reportedly shown their hand in the race for Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin by launching a £10m bid.
The 25-year-old, who recently received his first senior England call-up, is believed to also be wanted by Newcastle United, West Ham United and Chelsea.
According to The Express, the Saints put forward their offer to the recently-relegated Championship club on Sunday evening.
Widespread reports have claimed that the West London outfit are holding out for £15m for Austin, who scored 18 goals last year and has 12 months remaining on his contract.
The forward is expected to consider his options in the coming weeks.
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Danielle Joynson
Danielle Joynson
