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Everton close in on Spurs, Newcastle and Chelsea target Charlie Austin as odds cut
EVERTON have taken a huge step towards signing Charlie Austin.
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That is according to bookmakers SkyBet who have cut their price on a Toffee move to 2/1 from 5/2.
Everton are now second favourites behind Tottenham who are priced at 6/4.
Austin hit a sensational 18 goals for QPR last season despite the west London club being relegated.
The 26-year-old was in action as the R's began their Championship campaign against Charlton but struggled as they lost 2-0 at the Valley.
Charlie Austin's odds to move to Everton have been slashed
Austin has also been linked with a move to Newcastle, Leicester and Chelsea although Rangers are expected to offer him a new deal.
His current contract runs out next summer and QPR are keen to keep hold of him.
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