Spurs and Liverpool on red alert as Boro confirm they open to offers for Downing

Middlesbrough have confirmed they will allow Stewart Downing to go, while Ross Turnbull has handed in a transfer request. Downing, who is likely to miss the start of the season recovering from a broken foot, handed in a transfer request in January. The winger, 24, has attracted interest from Tottenham and Liverpool but they have switched to other targets and his future will hinge on Boro's valuation. Red alert: Liverpool and Tottenham have been given the green light to approach Middlesbrough over England winger Stewart Downing following the club's relegation to the ChampionshipGoalkeeper Turnbull, 24, has attracted interest from Chelsea. He is out of contract and is keen to leave after losing his place to Brad Jones. Downing can go if the price is right, says Middlesbrough chief executive LambTHE INSIDER - Simon Jones with the best transfer gossip on the webMIDDLESBROUGH FC

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