Aston Villa have accepted a £20m bid for Stewart Downing in a deal that will take Liverpool’s summer spending close to the £50m mark. Kenny Dalglish clearly is looking for the best of British, as he aims to restore the Reds back to their former glories.

In the papers this morning there have been a mixed bag of stories that includes Patrick Viera taking up a coaching role at Manchester City; Arsene Wenger accuses Barcelona of a lack of respect, while Sneijder reportedly has agreed terms with Manchester United.

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Modric hands in Spurs transfer request – Guardian

Villa offer £7m for Parker to rival Chelsea's shock loan swoop – Daily Mail

Villa accept Liverpool bid for Downing - Mirror

Villas-Boas was like a 12th man – Sun

QPR line up Taarabt replacement – Sky Sports

Vieira to take up City role – Sun

Liverpool striker set to join Anderlecht... on his wife's orders – Mirror

Wenger accuses Barça of disrespect – Guardian

Sneijder agrees terms with United – Mirror

Spurs eye Greek starlet – Sky Sports

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