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Townsend is obviously very talented but in reality isnt contributing much offensively to the team . If Big Sam wants to play 3 at the back and is prioritising stopping goals and achieving clean sheets, he urgently needs another CB. So in this sense a loan swop makes very good sense.

Much as I have concerns about Townsend's commitment and flexibility, if we do sign PVA it would make it more likely that he'd be able to provide cover/competition for Zaha on the right. His desire to cut in would give us an alternative approach if, for example, Zaha was being marked (or fouled) out of the game. If we're going for a loan swap, which seems unlikely from Sam's comments in the press conference, I'd prefer that it was like-for-like and not an attacker for a defender.

Bexley Dave

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I don't see the fascination with playing 3 at the back. That might suit PVA in a 3-5-2 but how do you fit Zaha in a that formation? Zaha is not a wingback. 3-4-3 with Zaha as one of the front 3 might work for Zaha but leaves the midfield woefully exposed.

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andros doesn't realise this himself yet. but he is not a winger. he should be a cam

I don't know he is a one trick pony who cuts inside. Playing in the middle gets rid of the one thing he bases his game on.

I never expect these sort of deals to come off, but in this instance I do have my hopes up.

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