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At the moment I'm hesitant about this Downing signing, the price may be too much for what he's worth when there are quite a lot of players equal or better for less. In saying that we know he is proven in the premier league so that could be a huge factor rather than putting all of our faith in a foreigner. If we do end up signing Downing I'll support the guy 100% just like everyone we sign before they kick a ball for us and let their performance speak for them.

It will be very interesting to see how Villa react to our next bid for Downing and how big that bid will be. I personally feel that anything over 16.5 million is too much, but having said that, we must remember that Young was sold for more and that Downing was their player of the season last year. This whole situation with Downing is getting very interesting. I genuinely believe that if our next bid is rejected, we will move onto other targets. I expect the bid for Downing will be made within the next week or so and then we will have a clearer view of things.

I think he's quite short, but he looks strong and doesn't seem as skinny as Dos Santos. He also seems to play with a lot of passion. He's very direct, but has skills. Think he would be a great option.

I'm not suggesting this is your reason for liking him, but from what I've seen of him he is much better on footy manager than he is in real life. He undoubtedly has pace and talent but he falls far short of where he should be at the moment in most games.

I think he could actually be suited mire to the Prem. He's very direct, a great free kick specialist. Plus he's still quite young. I think that he's a good player, and will get better around better players. But maybe I should get him on Footy manager.

Getting back to the topic on Downing , I would be disappointed if we did not get him to join Liverpool FC next season. Seems like we have been after him forever eversince his Middlesbrough days. Not to say that I do not like Juan Mata but it seems like more and more teams are being linked with him. And the team that are being linked with him all offer European football for next season. And I sincerely think if he does leave Valencia , then most likely to a team that play in Champions League. So I believe that the only realistic target at the moment is only Stewart Downing. So regardless of the price that he is on , if Liverpool do sign him , I will get very excited as he will fill in at one of our problem positions. Hopefully the deal can be closed soon enough for him to join the rest of the team in Asia.


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Isn't he more of a wingback than an attacking winger/forward?

I don't thin so, I know he's known to play left mid too, as well as on the wing. But I could be wrong, he might sometimes play at the back. But I don't think that's what his usual position is. I reckon he could be a great transfer dealing

I think we will know whether Downing is coming before the Asia tour. As far as a 22 million bid for mata is concerned, I believe Valencia values him at 26 million. I amo not sure whether we are prepared to stump up such an amount for a 20 year old but judging buy the Henderson deal, if thewe believe he is good enough, we will meet that valuataion.

A bit off topic, but I just read that Essien will miss out on most of next season due to a new knee injury. Also I was wondering whether you though Bendtner might be an interesting choice for a back up striker, although I know the likelyhood of such a deal is minimal. What are your thoughts?

The problem with bendtner is that he thinks he is a super man.