Newcastle United expected to sign £15m Charlie Austin this week

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Newcastle United are set to sign QPR forward Charlie Austin according to the Metro.

Steve McClaren will look to complete a £15m move to bring in the 25-year-old England hopeful as he continues to freshen up his St James’ Park squad.

Austin bagged 18 Premier League goals last season, a superb tally given QPR failed to beat the drop, and the Loftus Road man is likely to be competing in the top flight in 2015/16.

The Magpies have already boosted their attack by signing Anderlecht marksman Aleksandar Mitrovic and McClaren has also brought in Dutch international Georginio Wijnaldum.

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Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley appears willing to bankroll McClaren’s moves in the summer transfer market and Toon Army fans will hope their side can improve on last season’s disastrous campaign.

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