Burnley slap £7m price tag on Charlie Austin to ward off suitors

BURNLEY are ready to play hardball in their bid to keep hold of prized asset Charlie Austin.

 

 
Burnley have valued Charlie Austin at £7m

The 28-goal striker was originally available for a knockdown price of £4m, however the Clarets are trying to desist suitors.

They have taken a firm stance on the matter after seeing Jay Rodriguez move to Southampton last summer.

A whole host of clubs have been after Austin, including Aston Villa after impressing scouts.

 
Jay Rodriguez left Burnley for Southampton last summer

Burnley place £7m price tag on Charlie Austin

Burnley co-chairman Mike Garlick refused to get drawn into speculation about Austin's future, telling the Lancashire Telegraph: "He is a Burnley player, he is contracted and we would love to keep him."

Austin has a year left to run on his current Burnley contract.

copied from express.co.uk