The pursuit of the Aston Villa winger took a few twists and turns with his club steadfastly holding out for a hefty £20 million fee.
To Liverpool's credit, they eventually met the price and despite interest from Arsenal, they now look set to sign the winger, subject to a medical at Melwood and personal terms being agreed with the England International.
Downing scored 9 goals in 69 appearances for Villa along with countless assists from the left-wing.
He will become a vital player for Liverpool as other new recruit Charlie Adam will look to find him with passes from midfield to play crosses into the box for striker Andy Carroll.
Aston Villa Chief Executive Paul Faulkner said: "I can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Liverpool following an improved offer received earlier today and the formal transfer request by Stewart Downing and have subsequently given them permission to speak with the player."
The jigsaw is finally taking shape for Liverpool.
"A lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are. "
Bill Shankly
I am confused since Steven Gerrards official facebook page just updated 10 minutes ago that Aston Villa have stated they now want 25m for Downing. Lots of reports that Villa accepted the offer made thou as well.
ReplyDeleteI will like to wellcome Stwart Downing into our team LFC and very big thank you to the owner of LFC mr JWH, the director of football Comoli and the king KD for the perfect job they have done so far, may God Almighty reward them and we Fans with a glorious trophy. Wellcome to you mr Stewart Downing into Anfiled or Stanley Pack! big thank you to the owner of LFC mr JWH, the director of football Comoli and the king KD for the perfect job they have done so far, may God Almighty reward them and we Fans with a glorious trophy. Wellcome to you mr Stewart Downing into Anfiled or Stanley Pack!
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