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But Spurs chief Daniel Levy, who is renowned for driving a hard bargain, has told the trio of clubs he will not sell for a penny less than £15m.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is carrying out a major revamp of his squad.

And despite being an important member of Roy Hodgson's England set-up, winger Townsend looks surplus to requirements.

It is understood Townsend favours a move to Villa, who are managed by his former boss at White Hart Lane Tim Sherwood.

But new Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is adamant the players he is targeting want to come to St James' Park.

McClaren remains confident of further arrivals this week following the capture of Georginio Wijnaldum from PSV Eindhoven in a £14.5m deal.

He hopes to seal a £12.35m deal for Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

And despite Newcastle's poor showing last season, the Toon boss insists Newcastle remain one of the biggest draws in England.

McClaren added: "I've spoken to players, and they only want to come to Newcastle. There's a big appetite for that to happen, without a doubt.

"Newcastle, especially over in Europe, is massive. Everybody knows the reputation and size of the club, it's huge here and it's huge abroad. I see the plans and the potential is huge."