stewart downing

Stewart Downing has expressed his delight after completing his move to Liverpool from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

Liverpool agree a fee with Aston Villa for the transfer of Stewart Downing.

Liverpool have a £15m bid for Stewart Downing rejected by Aston Villa, BBC Sport has learnt.

Gerard Houllier has hailed the improvement in Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing during the current campaign.

Stewart Downing and Emile Heskey provided a much-needed lift for Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier as their goals earned a 2-1 victory over derby rivals West Brom at Villa Park.

Substitute Stewart Downing's extra-time goal sealed a Carling Cup quarter-final spot for 10-man Aston Villa and ended the challenge of brave Burnley with a 2-1 win at Villa Park.

Stiliyan Petrov spared Aston Villa an FA Cup shock when he got on the end of Stewart Downing's corner to seal a 2-2 draw after Darren Ambrose had fired Crystal Palace ahead with a superb 30-yard free-kick in their fifth-round tie.

Stewart Downing's father has claimed his son has little choice but to leave Middlesbrough if he wants to fulfil his ambitions.

Middlesbrough's resolve to hang on to Stewart Downing will be tested on Monday when the midfielder is expected to hand in a transfer request.