Downing set for Anfield talks

Liverpool are set to open talks with England winger Stewart Downing after settling on a fee with Aston Villa.

Downing set for Anfield talks

Liverpool are set to open talks with England winger Stewart Downing after settling on a fee with Aston Villa.

Former Middlesbrough player Downing has been a prime summer target of Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, and bids of £12m and £15m had been refused prior to yesterday’s breakthrough.

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