Aston Villa were holding talks with England winger Stewart Downing last night after agreeing a £12million fee with Middlesbrough.
The 24-year-old arrived at Villa's training ground on crutches as he took a break from his rehabilitation from foot surgery to discuss personal terms with manager Martin O'Neill.
His pending arrival will spark fresh speculation Ashley Young could be leaving. Downing's injury, suffered in a clash with Villa's Stiliyan Petrov in the penultimate game of last season, means he is unlikely to play again until October and may be out for some time longer.ut O'Neill has made his move in the hope of avoiding a bidding war in January when other clubs might have been prepared to do business once he had proved his fitness.
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