Newcastle looking to re-sign Townsend

Newcastle want to re-sign Andros Townsend but face competition from Brighton and Leeds as well as Reading.

Rafa Benitez is looking to bring the winger back to St James’ Park in order to push their promotion bid according to the Daily Mail.

Reading, Leeds and Brighton are all interested in signing the winger, who has fallen out of favour under Sam Allardyce.

Newcastle would be best suited for the winger, as they’re the most likely to be able to afford his wages.

Benitez is looking to sign players that will be able to step up to the Premier League should the Magpies secure an immediate return to the top flight come the end of the season.

Newcastle are after a wide man and have failed in bids for the likes of Robert Snodgrass and Sam Clucas during the week.

Townsend spent the second-half of last season with Newcastle but couldn’t help the club avoid relegation.