Newcastle United winger Andros Townsend is a shock target for Arsenal. Should the Toon Army find themselves relegated to the Championship, Arsenal will table a bid for the England international.

Townsend is believed to have a relegation release clause in his Newcastle contract worth approximately 11. 3 million GBP and the Gunners are ready to activate it if Newcastle club manager Rafa Benitez is unable to guarantee survival. The Toon have begun a mini recovery in the close season and are rumoured to have attempted to agree a new deal with Townsend already. Arsenal are joined by West Ham and Chelsea amongst the interested parties in Townsend's coveted signing.