Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham on the verge of swooping for Downing to end mammoth hunt for the Middlesbrough star
Tottenham will finally end their three-year hunt to land Stewart Downing this summer.[LNB]The Middlesbrough winger has been a top target for Spurs ever since the 2006 World Cup.[LNB]Boro have so far resisted all opportunities to cash in the England international despite the star's bid to leave.[LNB] Moving on: Stewart Downing in action for England against Slovakia on Saturday[LNB]But they will finally cave in and offload Downing, 24, at the end of the season. He is expected to cost in the region of £12million.[LNB]The deal will end Spurs' quest to bring in a top-quality left winger.[LNB]Golden boy: Boro's Downing[LNB]Boss Harry Redknapp has been forced to move the likes of David Bentleyand Luka Modric into that position but he has remained determined toswoop for Downing.[LNB]He almost joined Tottenham in January last year but was eventually persuaded to sign a new five-year contract.[LNB]Yet, that deal failed to convince the winger to stay at the Riverside and he handed in a transfer request in the last transfer window.[LNB]A move to White Hart Lane now seems certain, although Liverpool may also battle to land Downing, who is tasked with hauling Boro out of their relegation scrap.[LNB]Downing, who featured for England at the 2006 World Cup, won his 23rd cap in the 4-0 win over Slovakia at Wembley on Saturday.[LNB] Middlesbrough reject Stewart Downing's transfer request as Spurs wait to pounceSpurs chairman Levy agrees to fund Harry's £15m swoop for DowningI don't need to join Spurs to fulfil my dreams, says Boro captain Stewart Downing Middlesbrough winger Downing hands in transfer request to force Spurs moveTOTTENHAM FC
