Report: West Ham United join race for Queens Park Rangers' Charlie Austin

West Ham United have reportedly joined the race to sign highly sought-after Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin.

The Hammers could be ready to offer either Matt Jarvis or Kevin Nolan plus cash to secure the 26-year-old's services, according to the Daily Mail.

Austin, who is reportedly valued at £15m by QPR, scored 18 goals in his first season in the Premier League last term, but his goals could not keep the R's up as they were relegated straight back to the Championship.

Several Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace, Newcastle United and Southampton, are also said to be keen on signing Austin this summer.