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Gunners aim to lure Reds target

3rd Jul 2011 - Media Watch  NESN.com

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Aston Villa left winger Stewart Downing has long been a target for Liverpool boss Kenny Danglish, but the inability to get a deal done has allowed Arsenal to make a move for the 26-year-old.

It was reported a week ago that Downing was close to landing with the Reds, but a high £20 million price tag by Aston Villa has slowed down negotiations and allowed Arsenal to make a bid as well.

According to the Sunday Mirror in London, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is prepared to match any offer for Downing in a transfer request. Wenger is being pressured to land a big name player because Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri could be gone to new teams by fall.

Downing had seven goals in 38 Premier League matches in the 2010-11 season.

Source: nesn.com

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