Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish wants to sign Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing.
The Mirror says Dalglish will refuse to give up on his pursuit of Downing, despite Aston Villa's reluctance to sell.
The Liverpool boss has identified England winger Downing as his number one attacking priority in the summer transfer window, and is ready to offer big money to get his man.
New Villa manager Alex McLeish has made keeping the exciting international one of his main priorities, as he looks to head off fan unrest at the club.