Crystal Palace open new contract talks with Andros Townsend

Crystal Palace have opened talks with Andros Townsend over a new contract, according to Football Insider. It has been reported that West Bromwich Albion, who are playing in the Premier League this season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship at the end of the 2019-20 campaign, wanted to sign the former Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United winger in the summer transfer window.

Palace have reportedly now opened talks with Townsend over a new deal. The 29-year-old winger is out of contract at the Eagles at the end of the season, and the Eagles are keen for him to extend his stay at Selhurst Park.

The England international has been on the books of Palace since 2016 and has established himself as an important player for the club. According to WhoScored, Townsend has scored one goal and provided two assists in six Premier League for Palace so far this season.