Wednesday's transfer gossip: Middlesbrough reject improved Tottenham bid for Downing

Tottenham's £14.5m Downing bid rejected - The Daily Telegraph
Middlesbrough have refused an initial £12.5m for the winger with the remainder dependent on appearances just 48 hours after Spurs were told their interest was "not welcome".

Tev’s £25m real deal - Daily Star
Real Madrid will hand Carlos Tevez the £25m, five-year deal he wants in the summer, but Manchester United are hopeful of knocking down the Argentinian's price.

Prize players are not for sale, say Hammers - The Guardian
West Ham have so far declined to sell Scott Parker, Matthew Upson and Craig Bellamy but accept that the Wales striker might go as he is keen to depart the club.

Gunners back for Arshavin - The Sun
Arsenal could seal a cut-price £12m deal for the Russia playmaker after Zenit St Petersberg dropped their £20m asking price.

Dean set for Pools win - The Sun
Hartlepool are leading the chase for the signature of Dean Windass after the striker was told he could leave Hull.

Aston Villa to bid £10m for Canella - Daily Mirror
The Sporting Gijon defender is seen by Martin O'Neil as an ideal replacement for Nicky Shorey at left-back.

Manchester City consider swapping Jo for Adriano - Daily Mirror
Inter Milan are offering the Premier League side an exchange deal for their misfit Brazilian strikers.

Middlesbrough bid £1m for Crystal Palace star - Daily Mirror
The Premier League side have tabled an offer for midfielder Ben Watson and are interested in Chris Eagles, the Burnley winger.

Camara free to go as soon as Rodallega arrives - Daily Mail
Wigan will sell the Senegal striker to Stoke if Steve Bruce can agree a deal for Colombia striker Hugo Rodallega, who arrives this week to discuss a £4.5m move from Mexican club Necaxa.

Comments

[Bristol Spurs]

Crazy money for a decent, but not brilliant winger. No pace, decent crosser, but nowhere near as effective as Lennon.

Worth about £8m tops and maybe even less in a credit crunch. We need a left winger, but not any any price. Better value with Babel, Garcia, or Capel.