Town Given Permission to Speak to Austin
Town are reported to have been given permission to speak to Swindon striker Charlie Austin, a fee having been agreed between the clubs. Earlier this morning TWTD reported that the Blues had emerged as surprise favourites for the 21-year-old’s signature.
Austin is rated in the £2 million bracket and is also understood to be the subject of offers from Burnley, Blackpool and Southampton, although it’s not known whether any other sides have had bids accepted by the Robins.
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