ASTON Villa have emerged as favourites to sign Stewart Downing for �12m from relegated Middlesbrough, reports the Daily Mail. This could trigger the transfer of Villa's England wideman Ashley Young, who is wanted by Spurs, Manchester United and Chelsea.

ASTON Villa have emerged as favourites to sign Stewart Downing for �12m from relegated Middlesbrough, reports the Daily Mail. This could trigger the transfer of Villa's England wideman Ashley Young, who is wanted by Spurs, Manchester United and Chelsea.