Reds ready to splash £100m for Downing

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is willing to break the £100 million barrier to net England winger Stewart Downing from Aston Villa.

England winger Downing is the Kop chief's most wanted man but Aston Villa have steadfastly refused to budge from their £20 million valuation.

The Reds have already had two bids turned down, with Villa knocking back their latest offer of £15 million a week ago.
 
But now Anfield sources insist they are poised to return with a package that will reach the asking price - and take the spending since Dalglish returned in January to that magic £100 million figure, according to 'The Sun'.
 
Six months ago, owner John W Henry splashed out £58 million for Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll.
 
This summer, Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam have cost another £25 million.
 
But Liverpool are prepared to cough up after Arsenal entered the race for Downing a week ago.
 
Brazilian stopper Doni is set to arrive as back-up to Pepe Reina, on a free from Roma.
 
But it is the imminent arrival of Downing, 27 next Friday, which has raised Liverpool's hopes of a genuine charge for honours this season.
 
The England star could even complete a deal this week, despite Liverpool being in Asia for their pre-season tour, the report added.
 
Downing has his heart on a move to Anfield. He refused to sign a new deal at Villa Park and insiders at the Midlands club believe he may have a medical within the next 48 hours.
 

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