Bobby Zamora says QPR must tie up Charlie Austin to a new deal as soon as they can.
Austin was the hat-trick hero on Saturday as his treble saw Rangers come from behind to beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at Loftus Road.
Zamora said: "He's got 18 months on his deal and I think the club should be offering him something now because with the from he's in, I don't think it'll be long before some big clubs make an offer and he may want to take that chance. For us, we need to keep hold of him.
"Chaz is a great asset for us and, fingers crossed, he can continue his form. He's a great finisher with a great work ethic. You just want it to continue and fingers crossed it can. He's a great lad."