Newcastle, Crystal Palace discuss Andros Townsend, Chancel Mbemba swap deal - Sky sources
Sunday 29 January 2017 15:39, UK
Newcastle and Crystal Palace are discussing a potential swap deal for Andros Townsend and Chancel Mbemba, Sky sources understand.
The Magpies are very keen to re-sign Townsend, who left them to join the Eagles last summer in a £13m deal, but Palace are reluctant to let him leave while they are in a relegation fight.
Newcastle are therefore exploring different options to make the deal happen and have offered Palace, who are in dire need of a new defenders, the chance to take Mbemba on loan.
Mbemba is currently away with DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations and has not played for Newcastle since October.
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Newcastle, who also have an interest in Modou Barrow at Swansea, remain hopeful they can bring Townsend in on loan with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer.
Townsend, who has 13 caps for England, initially joined Newcastle from Tottenham in a £12m deal in January 2016.
