Possible Sandro deal and Newcastle are tipped to move for Austin

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving QPR…

The north-east media continue to insist that Newcastle are attempting to sign QPR striker Charlie Austin.

A £12m bid from Leicester, which was rejected, is so far the only offer or approach Rangers have received for the 25-year-old despite numerous reports of interest from various clubs.

The Newcastle Chronicle say Magpies boss Steve McClaren will make contact with QPR over Austin in the coming days.

Newcastle have been linked with Austin but have not made an approach
Newcastle have been linked with Austin but have not made an approach

Meanwhile, the Mail on Sunday reports that Sandro could join Santos on a season-long loan from the R’s.

The midfielder was being lined up for a return to his native Brazil even before problems with his visa led to him missing the final matches of last season.

Santos are one of the clubs that has been offered the chance to sign Sandro. The Mail reports that talks have taken place and say a deal is set to be agreed.

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