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title: "Townsend to remain at Newcastle"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2016/06/07/andros-townsend-to-remain-at-newcastle/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Bore"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2016-06-07T08:11:19Z"
modified: "2016-06-07T08:11:19Z"
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# Townsend to remain at Newcastle

Andros Townsend will remain a Newcastle United player, amid speculation of a potential move to Crystal Palace materialising, according to [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastles-andros-townsend-stay-after-8127828).

Since relegation to the Championship was confirmed, a number of Newcastle’s first-team player have been linked with exits, with Georginio Wijnaldum and Townsend receiving the most media attention thus far.

[West Ham and Southampton](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/05/05/west-ham-and-southampton-to-trigger-8m-release-clause-for-andros/) are among the list of Andros’ potential suitors, but it is Crystal Palace who currently lead the chase. The Eagles were prepared to offer the 24-year-old a Premier League lifeline by activating his £13million release clause *\[originally reported as £8million\].*

![Ben Hoskins/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2016/06/535839710.jpg)

Townsend is currently away on holiday, after being overlooked by Roy Hodgson when selecting his 23-man squad, and a decision on his future was expected to be made when he returned.

However, following a fresh round of talks with Rafa Benitez on Monday, Townsend now looks set to stay at St James’ Park.

[The Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/677368/Newcastle-Andros-Townsend-Premier-League-Transfer-News-Release-Clause-Crystal-Palace-News) claim a new contract is in the pipeline which could take his weekly wage from £55,000 to £75,000 – making him the highest paid player in the Championship. The new contract is also likely to include a large promotion bonus and will remove, or at least increase, his current release clause.