KENNY DALGLISH will smash through the £100million barrier to make sure Stewart Downing does not slip through the net.England winger Downing is the Kop chief's most wanted man but Aston Villa have steadfastly refused to budge from their £20m valuation.The Reds have already had two bids turned down, with Villa knocking back their latest offer of £15m a week ago.But now Anfield sou...Full Story »

ARSENAL and Liverpool have been told the asking price for Stewart Downing is £20million.Aston Villa do not want to sell their star winger and will refuse to let Downing go for a penny less than their valuation.The England ace, 26, has been told he stays at Villa Park unless the full price is met.Arsenal made a surprise move over the weekend to get in on the action.Boss Arsene Wenger has b...Full Story »

STEWART DOWNING will get his dream move to Liverpool - once they match Aston Villa's £20million price tag.But if the Reds continue to try and land him on the cheap, the England winger faces having to try and force the transfer himself by slapping in a demand to go.Kenny Dalglish is desperate for an out-and-out wide man to provide the ammunition for giant striker Andy Carroll next term.Yet...Full Story »

Downing: Is reported to be attracting interest from Liverpool New Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is hoping he can convince Stewart Downing to remain at the club. McLeish was officially unveiled at Villa Park on Monday and walks into a job which will require some considerable fire-fighting. The Scot knows he has work to do to win over a sceptical fanbase, while he must also address transfer i...Full Story »

• 'I always want to challenge myself,' claims Young• Downing 'not sure' where his future lies Stewart Downing and Ashley Young could be on their way out of Aston Villa this summer. The sense of uncertainty surrounding Aston Villa has deepened further after two of the club's key players, Ashley Young and Stewart Downing, delivered strong suggestions that they will seek to leave ove...Full Story »

ARE YOU HAVING A LARF? ... England fool around in training FABIO CAPELLO has told his England stars not to 'mess about' against Switzerland on Saturday.The Italian boss warned the Three Lions against complacency and expects a win in the Euro 2012 qualifier to ensure the country stays top of Group G.Capello took England's first training session yesterday morning ahead of the Wembley showdown.And...Full Story »

Aston Villa's impressive revival continued as inspired performances from two-goal Ashley Young and Stewart Downing enabled them to comfortably dispose of Blackburn 4-1 at Villa Park. Young's penalty broke the deadlock early in the second half and, after an own goal from Rovers defender Grant Hanley, Downing also got on the score-sheet before Nikola Kalinic's consolation. Young's stunning strik...Full Story »