Newcastle United have played down talk of a bid for Liverpool winger Stewart Downing.

Toon have been linked with a £5 million move for Downing.

United have played down the approach as they concentrate bringing in another striker, says the Evening Chronicle.

United were continuing discussions to bring in Bafetimbi Gomis from Lyon while talks are also still in progress the bring in Darren Bent.

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