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title: "Newcastle offered Charlie Austin – should they sign him?"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2019-07-24T11:26:24Z"
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# Newcastle offered Charlie Austin – should they sign him?

Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign Southampton striker Charlie Austin this summer – but should they sign him?

According to [The Chronicle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-offered-chance-snap-16636925), the Saints have offered the Magpies the chance to sign the 30-year-old ahead of the new season.

Austin isn’t in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s first-team plans at St Mary’s and looks set to end his three-year association with the club in the coming weeks.

![David Cannon/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/07/1148656637.jpg)

Newcastle recently brought in Brazilian forward Joelinton from Hoffenheim in a club-record deal, with Steve Bruce keen on adding to his attacking options further in the coming weeks.

A move for Austin could turn out to be a sensible one. The Englishman has plenty of experience in the top-flight and would more than likely be available for a reasonable fee.

The former Burnley and QPR star has a real eye for goal, and if kept fit, could be a shrewd addition to Bruce’s squad.

However, with new manager Bruce reportedly having a healthy transfer budget, he may well decide to target a more lucrative addition.

He’ll have to be quick, though, with the window set to slam shut in just over two weeks time.