Newcastle transfer news: Andros Townsend deal alive with Toon hopeful they can bring Crystal Palace winger back to St James’ Park
NEWCASTLE are increasingly confident of sealing a deal for Andros Townsend this afternoon.
The Toon are locked in talks with Crystal Palace about signing their former winger on a loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to buy for £13million in the summer.
Andros could yet make an amazing return to NewcastleReuters
The sticking point so far has been a £2m loan fee which Newcastle were reluctant to pay.
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But the believe they can come to an agreement with the Eagles before the window slams shut.
As Newcastle already have Townsend’s medical records, the England international, 25, would not necessarily have to travel to Tyneside to complete his move.
Townsend and Rafa Benitez could yet be reunited at NewcastleReutersThe pair could not keep Newcastle in the Premier League last yearReuters
Newcastle are reluctant to pay a loan fee.
If it is not good news, the Spaniard is likely to be furious.
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