Swindon Boss Wilson Confirms Austin at Portman Road Holding Talks
Thursday, 27th Jan 2011 16:32

Swindon boss Danny Wilson has confirmed that Robins striker Charlie Austin has been at Portman Road today holding talks with the Blues, as reported by TWTD earlier this afternoon. Town and the Wiltshire club have agreed a fee for the 21-year-old believed to be somewhere between £1.5 million and £2 million, including the usual appearance and achievement clauses.

Wilson said: "We've had a bid accepted from them and we've given Charlie permission to talk to Ipswich. What the outcome at this moment in time is I don't know. He's down there at the moment.

"It could be an all day job, it could be tomorrow, it might not happen at all and in a selfish way I hope it doesn't.

"But I can't really see that happening. Particularly now with the transfer window closing, clubs are now looking to get the player they've been tracking for most of the season.

"If Charlie does go, then we'll wish him all the best because he's exceeded everyone's expectations and has done fantastically well for us."

Blackpool are also believed to have made a bid, while Southampton and Burnley have been linked but Town are so far the only club whose offer has been accepted.

We understand Town have offered Austin a three-and-a-half-year contract at Portman Road.

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wcoote added 16:38 - Jan 27 CCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEE OOOOOOONNNNNNNNN
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TractorBeezer added 16:39 - Jan 27 Let's do it!!
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brogansnose added 16:39 - Jan 27 For goodness sake if he is in the building dont let him out until he has signed, i'm running out of beta blockers.
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BYRNE_16 added 16:40 - Jan 27 C
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bluelady added 16:40 - Jan 27 This crossing of everything is giving me cramp come on Charlie say yes!
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BYRNE_16 added 16:41 - Jan 27 Come on do the deal!
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langeydong added 16:42 - Jan 27 Sign Him Up
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avatar added 16:43 - Jan 27 Graet news we have a manager who looks down the leagues for exciting talent. If Austin scores all those goals for a team like swindon then im sure he will get chances here especially with bullard in the team. Great intent and hope its not the last signing if it happens
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casanovacrow added 16:44 - Jan 27 worryingly more excited waiting for this transfer to go through more than I ever was when watching a game with Keane in charge :-\|
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Matteo_Sereni added 16:44 - Jan 27 Could be the answer to our prayers, let's just hope he can step up to Championship level straight away!! Where does this leave Priskin??
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JayITFC added 16:46 - Jan 27 Don't know a lot about this lad but shocked at the level of hype for a League 1 youngster. What am I missing?
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canveyblue added 16:47 - Jan 27 Come on Charlie, you know it makes sense. Just sign on the dotted line.
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juniorblue added 16:48 - Jan 27 Please sign him! This is the sort of player we need - young and hungry to step up a level. And he gets goals! Will be so chuffed if he signs
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avatar added 16:51 - Jan 27 Great news we are looking down the leagues for talent and he certinatly has that. His goals record speaks for itself especially the position that swindon are in. He will definatly get chances here with bullard pulling the strings. And at 6ft 2 a good target man. Hopefully these 2 are the start of a bright new future.
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costadelblue added 16:51 - Jan 27 he is having a medical and he will be given the number 17 shirt
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ryan_tractorboy added 16:52 - Jan 27 Hopefully this will give us the option of playing 4-4-2, four first team strikers and young Ronan Murray if needed
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BlooooCD added 16:53 - Jan 27

JayITFC....
This player is awesome at his current level and proven to be able to find the net.
Although this is a step up he should in my opinion prove to be a great addition to the squad... And he is coming into his prime rather than well past it like Scotland for instance (and I do like the old man but he is way past his best like when he was at swansea years ago)
This could well be the all too elusive striker that we have needed for years and years!!!

tractorblue99 added 16:54 - Jan 27 Lock him in that room and tie him to the chair until he signs on that dotted line. Please please please sign.
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dreblue added 16:55 - Jan 27 JayITFC- first look at his stats! Then his age and hopefully that gives you his potential. He has scored 17 goals this season already with a struggling side... Has proven his ability at every level he has been (appreciate it's still low)... SOOOO NERVOUS!! Please sign!
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Suffolk_n_Proud added 16:55 - Jan 27 A signing that shows a lot of potential and proven in the lower leagues. But can he cut it in the championship. Hopefully find out soon. Way too much hype from people on this site though.
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PimsOclock added 16:56 - Jan 27 Jay ITFC- his goal record at any level is exceptional. Still young so has potential to become a better player. We are doing this for the same reasons that arsenal are desperate to sign oxlade-chamberlain I.e. He could be worth 5 times the current asking price in a couple of years
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Lightningboy added 16:57 - Jan 27 This will be a signing ala the signing of David Johnson from Bury back in 1998ish...good,young,natural goalscorer...2 new town heroes in one day???!!!
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