Age: 25 Position: Forward Current Club: Queens Park Rangers (2013-) Previous Clubs: Kintbury Rangers (2006-07), Hungerford Town (2007-08), Thatcham Town (2008), Poole Town (2008-09), Swindon Town (2009-11), Burnley (2011-13) Estimated Market Value: £10-18 million League Appearances (Goals) 2014-15: 35 (18) England Caps (Goals): 0 (0) Charlie Austin's debut season in the Premier League really could not have gone any better for the striker from a personal point of view - although Queens Park Rangers' relegation will certainly have put a dampener on things for him. A return of 18 goals from 35 top-flight appearances for the former Burnley and Swindon Town striker has continued the Englishman's meteoric rise - just six years ago he was playing non-league football for the likes of Poole Town. Austin has scored goals on a regular basis in each of England's top three divisions and there are a whole host of Premier League clubs queueing up to sign him. Recent reports have suggested that QPR want at least £15 million for their star asset, who has been called into Roy Hodgson's latest England squad but is yet to make his debut, but Newcastle could match that if they really are serious about investing. The 25-year-old forward is believed to be the Magpies' top transfer target this summer - and he would be the pick of the English players Newcastle could sign. CLICK HERE to view "10 Players Steve McClaren Could Bring With Him To Newcastle United".For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow whatculture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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