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Alex McLeish's Stewart Downing showdown
ALEX McLEISH is set for showdown talks with Aston Villa star Stewart Downing today as Liverpool prepare a third bid for him.
Villa turned down a second offer of £15m this week and boss McLeish said: “I understand why there are teams interested in him and that is what happens when you play well consistently. His performances last season were top drawer.
“That’s why he’s not for sale. The club don’t want to sell him. I spoke to him briefly last week and I intend speaking to him again.”
McLeish still hopes to make Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given his first signing by the end of the week.”