Christian Benteke is currently away at Euro 2016 with Belgium

Liverpool had wanted £30m for the striker in an effort to recoup almost everything from their £32.5m outlay on him 12 months.

Manager Alan Pardew today clinched a £13m deal for Newcastle winger Townsend and sees him providing the supply line for Benteke.

Is this how Liverpool could look next season?

Townsend has signed a five-year contract just six months after moving to Newcastle, who were relegated to the Championship last season.

Mandanda’s arrival threatens Wales No1 Wayne Hennessey, while Dwight Gayle has moved in the opposite direction to Townsend and was unveiled by Newcastle today.