Leicester City are ready to go higher for QPR striker Charlie Austin.

The Foxes may not have a manager but that has not stopped them pursuing their transfer targets, with a £12million bid submitted for Austin.

QPR rejected the bid, rating the player at £15million.

The Leicester Mercury says City are expected to try again for Austin.

The Hoops' valuation of £15m is reportedly deterring the interest of West Ham, Newcastle and West Brom, who have all been monitoring the striker's situation.