Reported Cardiff City target Charlie Austin turns down Derby County
Tom Coleman
Tuesday 13th October 2020
Charlie Austin is reportedly likely to stay at West Bromwich Albion.
That's according to Football Insider, who claim Austin has turned down the chance to join Derby County before Friday's deadline for domestic transfers.
That comes despite the alleged intervention of former England international Wayne Rooney, who reportedly contacted Austin personally in a bid to a persuade him to move to Pride Park.
Recent reports had linked Cardiff City with a possible move for the 31-year old, who has fallen down the pecking order under Slaven Bilic, having not played a single minute of Premier League football since the beginning of the season.
However, a stay with the Premier League club now looks to be on the cards.
As well as the Rams, a loan move to the Welsh capital had also been suggested, and it was understood that the Baggies were potentially willing to pay a portion of the player's wages in order to move the striker on.
Austin, whose contract at the Hawthorns expires next summer, netted 10 goals in 34 Championship appearances last season, and his proven pedigree in the Championship will likely capture the attention of any side hoping for a top six finish this season.
The strength of Cardiff's interest in the forward isn't clear, but these latest reports mean the Bluebirds may now have to look elsewhere.
It's understood the club remain in discussions with Barnsley over a move for Cauley Woodrow, although reports in South Yorkshire suggest the two clubs have not yet agreed on a valuation.
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