Arsenal £ 18m to lodge the application Downing

Posted on | Sunday, July 10, 2011 | No Comments

Arsenal have been left £ 18 million offer Aston Villa wing of Stewart Downing Skysports.com seconds.

Arsene Wenger has been surprisingly quiet in the transfer market so far this summer, with the Gunners still have to show his hands.

However, it is generally recognized that they need new faces, if they are a challenge for the title of Premier League this season.

They may even have difficulties to keep their top four standing if not add a number of rivals, having been busy strengthening their ranks.

England international Downing has been identified as a potential recruit new and it is understood that a large supply of money was at Villa on Friday.

26-years, has hinted that he is on his way out of Villa Park in the near future, with contract talks have been postponed.

Liverpool are also interested in the former Middlesbrough player, and is believed to remain the favorites for his signature.

Kenny Dalglish, however, has not yet begun Price Villa and Arsenal are hoping it can attract the capital Downing.