Newcastle United are interested in securing the signature of Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend this summer. According to recent reports, the Magpies are plotting a move to land the Eagles playmaker during this summer transfer period.
It is believed that Palace are demanding a fee in the region of £17m for their prized asset. The English talent used to play for the Tyneside club but left in the summer of 2016. However, some sources have recently claimed that he could be set to return to St. James’ Park with Rafael Benitez looking to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the new season.
The 26-year-old playmaker had featured in 39 matches for the Eagles last season, scoring 2 goals while creating 9 assists in all competitions. With Townsend set to depart the Selhurst Park-based outfit this summer, let’s take a look at three replacements for Roy Hodgson to consider in this post-season.
Óscar Estupiñán
The 21-year-old playmaker had put in some eye-catching performances for Vitória Guimarães SC last season. The Colombian forward had scored 11 goals and provided 7 assists in 33 appearances for the Portuguese club in the last campaign. Roy Hodgson can definitely bolster his attacking options by making a move for the Colombian youngster in the near future. Just like Townsend, he can operate in multiple positions across the frontline which makes him a perfect fit for the Eagles.
Hirving Lozano
The versatile Mexican sensation plies his trade at PSV Eindhoven and had a magnificent season last term. The 22-year-old playmaker has put in some outstanding displays in the Dutch Eredivisie over the last few years.
The Mexican international had featured in 34 matches for the Dutch outfit last season, scoring 19 goals while creating 11 assists in all competitions. He also had a terrific 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign for Mexico and helped his nation seal a route through to the knockout stages of the competition where they were knocked out by Brazil. The Eredivisie sensation has a lot of potential and can develop into a world-beater under the guidance of Hodgson if the Palace boss manages to make a swoop for him this summer.
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Mikel Oyarzabal
The 21-year-old Eibar-born wide man had made 43 appearances for Real Sociedad last season and has found the back of the net 14 times while creating 8 assists across all competitions so far. The La Liga sensation is another talented youngster who has the potential to flourish at Selhurst Park if Palace secures his signature during the off-season.
