Liverpool eye Downing to replace Jovanovic

Serbian winger Milan Jovanovic looks set to follow manager Roy Hodgson out of Anfield. He arrived at Liverpool as a free transfer but has failed to impress the coaching staff. He had built a reputation for being a regular scorer at Standard Liege, but has managed to score just twice for Liverpool in his seventeen appearances so far.

Turkish outfit Trabzonspor look keen on Jovanovic. They would like to take him on loan till the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

Kenny Dalglish has earmarked Stauart Downing as Jovanovic’s replacement. The Scottish manager believes that the England winger can provide much needed width and pace that the Reds lack at this point of time. Liverpool are expected to make a bid of around £10 million for the former Middlesbrough player. If the approach is turned down by Villa, they will turn their attention to Wigan winger Charles N’ Zogbia. Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has been holding out for £15 million for the French international.

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