Liverpool are expected to test the resolve of Aston Villa with an offer for Stewart Downing.

Downing is expected to cost around £10 million after admitting last week that he is "not sure" where his future lies.

Kenny Dalglish believes the width the former Middlesbrough player, who has refused to extend his contract at Villa Park, could provide as crucial to eliciting the best from Andy Carroll, says the Telegraph.

Downing is also interesting Arsenal.

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