Report: Newcastle United move for Andros Townsend about to take a step closer

Newcastle United are said to be interested in snapping up Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace.

Andros Townsend of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Watford at Selhurst Park on December 12, 2017 in London, England.

According to a report on Shields Gazette, Newcastle United’s move for Andros Townsend has taken a step closer.

Newcastle have been chasing Townsend for much of the summer so far, but are waiting for Matt Ritchie to depart before stepping up their interest.

Stoke City are the leading suitors for Ritchie, and they now have an increased need to go out and sign a winger.

Andros Townsend of Crystal Palace in action during a Pre Season Friendly between Crystal Palace and FC Schalke 04 at Selhurst Park on August 5, 2017 in London, England.

Stoke are set to lose Xherdan Shaqiri to Liverpool in the near future, and they are set to step up their chase for Ritchie in turn.

The Shields Gazette suggest that will then spark Newcastle to take action over Townsend, as the transfer window steps up.

Andros Townsend of Crystal Palace reacts in defeat after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on December 28, 2017 in London, England.

Rafael Benitez has been keen to bring Townsend back to St. James’ Park for some time, as he is a big fan of the Palace winger.

Palace are said to be willing to sell Townsend this summer for a fee of around £18 million, according to The Sun.

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Report: Newcastle United move for Andros Townsend about to take a step closer