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Liverpool are ready to make a move for Newcastle’s England winger Andros Townsend .

Townsend, 24, has a £10.5m buy-out clause in his contract and Newcastle face a major battle to keep him after being relegated to the Championship.

Liverpool have joined the growing list of Premier League clubs who have shown an interest in the England international.

Manchester City are another big gun watching developments while Crystal Palace, Southampton and West Ham have all registered serious interest.

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Townsend would represent good value for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp wants to bring in more pace to his attack at Anfield.

Rather like with City, if Liverpool cannot get one of their bigger more expensive targets then they will look towards Townsend.

As a result, Townsend is likely to bide his time on his future after becoming aware of big clubs being keen on him.

That may mean potential deals drag on as Newcastle are desperate to keep him - but fear they could be fighting a losing battle.

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