Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing has told Sky Sports that he wants his future resolving after Tottenham firmed up their interest in him.
Skysports.com revealed earlier this week that Spurs had made a new move, and now they are believed to have lodged an offer worth £8million.
Sky Sports News has had it confirmed that Spurs have made a bid and Downing wants the situation resolving.
"I am aware and flattered by the interest from Tottenham," Downing told Sky Sports.
"But until Middlesbrough and Tottenham agree terms I remain a Middlesbrtough player and am fully committed to helping Gareth Southgate and the team anyway I can.
Resolution
"I hope this situation is resolved sooner rather than later as all the speculation is affecting me and I would like to drawn a line under the situation and focus fully on my football career."
It is believed Boro are keen on player-exchanges, but it now appears Spurs have made a straight cash bid.
Boro are now considering their options, but it seems Downing could be set to leave his hometown club.
The likes of Everton and Portsmouth could yet make moves for Downing, but Spurs are very much favourites to land the England man - who could very well have played his last match for Boro in their 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday.
Boro, who themselves are determined to bolster their squad and have launched bids for Afonso Alves and Fred, are likely to decide whether to accept Spurs' bid in the next few days although talks have been ongoing over the past week.
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Skysports.com revealed earlier this week that Spurs had made a new move, and now they are believed to have lodged an offer worth £8million.
Sky Sports News has had it confirmed that Spurs have made a bid and Downing wants the situation resolving.
"I am aware and flattered by the interest from Tottenham," Downing told Sky Sports.
"But until Middlesbrough and Tottenham agree terms I remain a Middlesbrtough player and am fully committed to helping Gareth Southgate and the team anyway I can.
Resolution
"I hope this situation is resolved sooner rather than later as all the speculation is affecting me and I would like to drawn a line under the situation and focus fully on my football career."
It is believed Boro are keen on player-exchanges, but it now appears Spurs have made a straight cash bid.
Boro are now considering their options, but it seems Downing could be set to leave his hometown club.
The likes of Everton and Portsmouth could yet make moves for Downing, but Spurs are very much favourites to land the England man - who could very well have played his last match for Boro in their 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday.
Boro, who themselves are determined to bolster their squad and have launched bids for Afonso Alves and Fred, are likely to decide whether to accept Spurs' bid in the next few days although talks have been ongoing over the past week.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...044785,00.html
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