The Englishman has been in top form this season, scoring 17 Premier League goals as the Hoops look to beat the drop.
Austin has been tipped to leave QPR if Chris Ramsey's men are relegated to the Championship, and the Metro claims that Chelsea are looking to land his signature in a surprise summer deal.
Jose Mourinho is apparently looking to bring more home-grown players to Stamford Bridge, and is said to have identified Austin as a potential replacement for veteran Didier Drogba.
The 25-year-old looks set for a call-up to Roy Hodgson's England squad in June, and could find himself battling the likes of Diego Costa and Loic Remy for a place in Chelsea's starting XI next season.
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Chelsea have been linked with a move for Charlie Austin
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