Townsend checks for first new footballer. Andros Townsend, former England winger Is undergoing a medical with Everton, close to becoming Rafael Benitez’s first reinforcement.

Townsend’s contract with Crystal Palace expired at the end of June. It became a target for Benitez, who recently took over at Everton, replacing Carlo Ancelotti. Who previously moved to Real Madrid.

Sky Sports reports that Benitez is keen to sign Townsend to join Everton. He is the former England winger arriving on Merseyside to undergo a medical. If you can agree on a personal contract already. It will be signed and launched later.

Besides Townsend close to signing Benitez’s first signing at Goodison Park. Everton are also close to agreeing to sign England winger Demare Gray from Bayer Leverkusen complete.

For Townsend, he just celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday, July 16. In the past. He worked with Benitez at Newcastle United for a short time only three months Before the former Tottenham Hotspur winger moved to Crystal Palace. As soon as Salikadong was relegated from the Premier League.