NEWCASTLE want to swap Chancel Mbemba for Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend, according to reports.
Rafa Benitez is keen to add more firepower to ensure high-flying Toon secure an immediate Premier League return.
While new Eagles chief Sam Allardyce wants to strengthen at the back and avoid passing the North East club on the way down.
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And SkySports claim the clubs are considering using Mbemba as a sweetener to try and bring Townsend back to the club before the transfer window slams shut tomorrow.
The winger, 25, joined Palace in a £13million deal last year and Allardyce does not want to sell him while involved in a survival scrap – especially if Wilfried Zaha joins Tottenham.
But Benitez could offer Mbemba, 22, on loan to try and get a deal over the line, with Toon strong at centre-back.
He is yet to return from African Nations Cup duty with DR Congo and has not played since October.
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Palace have already taken Chris Samba on trial and are set to land Patrick van Aanholt in a clear indication of their priorities this window.
The Eagles currently sit in 18th place – two points from Swansea and safety.
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