Bookies made the West London club favourites to land 25-year-old Austin before betting was suspended on the QPR striker joining London rivals West Ham.
Austin's goal scoring antics last season have seen a number of Premier League clubs show interest in a move but Evening Standard reporter Simon Johnson is sure the player would like to remain in the south of England, ruling out a move to potential suitors Liverpool and Newcastle.
Johnson has also said that the strikers £15million valuation has put off Crystal Palace, leaving a trio of clubs Southampton, Chelsea and West Ham in the running.
Chelsea see Austin as a replacement for Loic Remy, who is likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, citing a lack of playing time for any exit.
This is something Charlie Austin will have to think about if he is to make a move to the Blues With Radamel Falcao also rumoured to be joining the club Austin could find himself as a third choice striker, which is not what he wants as he looks to push on from his recent England call up.
Source : DSG
Source: DSG