The London Evening Standard reports that Championship QPR will offer Charlie Austin a new deal if no one meets their £15m asking price in this transfer window.

The 26-year-old striker has just one year left on his current contract and has attracted attention from a number of clubs.

"We are now into the season and want to settle our side down as quickly as possible," said QPR director of football Les Ferdinand. "It's not good for the club, it's not good for Charlie — it's not good for anyone.

"The price is still £15m and the only firm bid that has come in is still from Leicester. Everyone feels that bids are going to come in for him; it's just a matter of when. But if a club doesn't pay the fee, then we will offer him a new contract to get him to stay."