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title: "Virals: Fabrizio Romano Confirms Everton to Sign Andros Townsend"
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author: "Alex Jones"
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published: "2021-07-19T08:59:00Z"
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# Virals: Fabrizio Romano Confirms Everton to Sign Andros Townsend

[Everton](https://readeverton.com/2021/07/19/virals-everton-close-to-signing-demarai-gray-claims-expert/) are closing in on a deal to sign former Spurs, Newcastle and Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend according to a Tweet from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The English right-winger has become a free agent following the expiration of his deal with fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace, with the 30-year-old having spent the summer featuring as a talkSPORT pundit between seasons.

> Twitter: Had an great time watching the euros from a different view point this past month and met some amazing people along… https://t.co/M4JsongDdY (@andros\_townsend)

According to the Italian transfer expert Romano, his spell away from the English top flight will be short-lived, with Townsend set to become one of Rafa Benitez’ first signings at Goodison Park.

> Twitter: Everton are closing on signing Demarai Gray from Bayer Leverkusen, confirmed. Deal now at final stages, buy out cla… https://t.co/y6IkJeWjeI (@FabrizioRomano)

The versatile attacker – who can also play on the left side – is a 13-cap England international with three goals for his country, though it has been many years since the veteran winger’s last call-up.

He managed [16 goals and 28 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andros-townsend/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/61842) in a Palace shirt across 185 appearances since his 2016 move from then-relegated side Newcastle.

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Although his goal tally is not electrifyingly productive in relation to his appearances for Palace, Townsend offers plenty off the ball. The home-grown talent can inject discipline and experience into Everton’s squad options.

He is noted for his ability to[work well with his counterpart](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-analysis-wilfred-zaha-and-andros-townsend-can-hurt-tottenham-but-roy-hodgson-must-act-quicker-a3980246.html) on the opposite flank to effectively supply accurate crosses to the striker – a feat that helped Palace striker Christian Benteke[to double digits](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93wwiZFSbsI) in terms of goals last season.

He was a mainstay under Roy Hodgson for his work rate and defensive all-action displays.

Having worked previously with Rafa Benitez at Newcastle, the tactician will be familiar with what Townsend can bring to the club.