Sunderland Transfers: 10 Dream Alternatives To Fabio Borini
2. Andros Townsend
If Eto'o is the purest central forward type option, then Townsend is more the wing alternative. Quick, two footed, with a brilliant strike from either foot, Townsend would certainly fit the bill for Poyet\s agenda to add pace and ability to his attacking options. With rumours that Townsend is surplus at Tottenham there could be great potential to strike a quick deal. After bursting onto the England scene over a year ago it looked as though Spurs had the next exciting Englishman. Some commentators may have even thought his potential rise would cushion the blow of the North London side losing Gareth Bale. But as too often; injury hit, unable to get back in the side regularly, form suffered and it has since dented England as well as his club prospects. Although Spurs new boss could well have a very similar footballing philosophy to Gus Poyet, Townsend would still be a good fit out on either wing for the Black Cats. In fact, Townsends potential has really yet to be explored at Premier League level, he could also have the ability to fill a modern number 10 role often spoken about these days. His injuries probably count out an approach from a larger club, much in the same way Sunderland attracted Jack Rodwell already this summer, fingers crossed.
