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According to The Mirror, Leicester are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace’s Andros Townsend this summer.
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Townsend’s 2018/19 campaign was very understated. It was his best scoring season to date and he even found the net with one of the goals of the season.
Back in December, the wide man let fly from range with a rasping volley which beat Manchester City’s Ederson from outside the penalty area.
If fans of the Foxes need a reminder of the player they might be getting then all they need to do is rewatch that strike.
The winger has been a reliable performer for the Eagles of late and it’s that consistency which may now see him move to pastures new.
The Mirror claim that Brendan Rodgers is set to test Palace’s resolve for Townsend in a deal which could cost around £14m.
Creative spark
At times he has a habit of being a frustrating player, but there are reasons to suggest he could be the man to finally solve Leicester’s problems from the flanks.
Over the season that’s just played out, the former England international found the back of the net on nine occasions in all competitions. He also helped himself to four assists.
Given the Eagles’ lack of attacking nous, this is a fine return for a player who is now entering his prime years.
In recent weeks, Leicester have shown interest in Ismaila Sarr and Jean-Kevin Augustin but whether they’d cut it in the Premier League is open for debate.
Townsend, however, has already shown he’s capable of performing in the division. It would be a safe signing, but considering the lack of risk, it’s a no brainer.
Demarai Gray and Rachid Ghezzal lacked much end product under Claude Puel and Rodgers, meaning Townsend’s potential arrival would be particularly beneficial.
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Over recent terms, the 27-year-old had problems with consistency himself but that was put to bed in 2018/19, finding himself involved in 13 goals.
It’s that productivity in the final third that can end Leicester’s troubles when attacking down the flanks.
Considering some of the fees the Midlands club have paid over previous transfer windows, £14m would be a snip to bring Townsend to the King Power.