Sorry, I as away from the computer yesterday. Obviously I have misread the Downing situation by a couple of days but I believe this deal will be going Through very soon. I also think Doni will be having medical today or tomorrow at the latest.
The reason Bellamy can replace Downing is because bellamy has more than once been utilized as a left winger. Think back to the champions league games against barcelona, think of where he played for man city...he played as a left winger. Bellamy does not only play as an out and out striker. Anyways, lets wait and see what happens.