Transfer Insider: West Ham, Newcastle and West Brom battle for Josh King, Charlie Austin’s QPR return, Reading wonderkid wanted by Bayern Munich

A January transfer window like no other is finally in full swing following Sebastien Haller's shock move from West Ham to Ajax.

The Hammers have sold their £45million signing of 2019 for just £20m, which means a £25m loss after just 18 months.

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What's more, it leaves Michail Antonio, the converted winger who has struggled with injuries, as the club's only senior striker right now.

West Ham do have a replacement in mind, but they face competition from Newcastle and West Brom.

Meanwhile, QPR could be welcoming back a club legend and Bayern Munich have lodged their interest in a Reading wonderkid.

talkSPORT's transfer guru Alex Crook brings you all the latest rumours from the winter window...

West Ham in race with Newcastle and West Brom for Josh King

"They need to get somebody in, that somebody could be Josh King at Bournemouth.

"He was one of the most talked-about players in the extended summer transfer window, we know West Ham had a £13m bid rejected because Bournemouth wanted £15m.

"The Hammers' interest has never really gone away, West Brom and Newcastle have both been mentioned to me as possible destinations.

"As of this morning, nobody has made a firm offer, but Bournemouth are open to a deal because he's out of contract in the summer.

"King is desperate to leave and ply his trade in the Premier League again.

"With six months remaining on his contract, what sort of fee will Bournemouth command? They won't sell him on the cheap, but they may struggle to match the West Ham bid from the summer."

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Charlie Austin returning to QPR

"West Brom striker Charlie Austin is poised to rejoin old club Queens Park Rangers.

"Hoops hero Austin is in talks about a loan move until the end of the season after being told he is nor part of Sam Allardyce’s plans.

"Austin's West Brom contract expires in the summer."

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Reading wonderkid Omar Richards close to joining Bayern Munich

"Remember Anthony Robinson was on the plane to AC Milan this time last year? Now it's Reading left-back Omar Richards to Bayern Munich.

"Bayern are definitely interested in him, they've offered him a pre-contract agreement, his contract at Reading expires in the summer, so he can sign on a free transfer.

"Reading don't want to lose him, their manager has made that very clear, but you can't turn down the chance to join Bayern Munich."

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