No Downing dealThe agent of Middlesbrough star Stewart Downing says his client has no intention of signing a new deal at the club.
Agent Ian Elliott said: "Stewart's made his position quite clear to all parties at Middlesbrough - the chairman, chief executive and Gareth Southgate in private, so we are surprised by comments released by the manager saying that he has been informed he is staying and has accepted the situation.
"Indeed, he has two years left on his current contract. If he has to see out the remaining two years, then so be it.
"We would point out that the previous offer from the club has been rejected out of hand.
"We will not enter into any further negotiations and the player will see out the two years and option his rights under freedom of contract at the end of it.
"If the club value the player at £12million, why didn't they make an offer reflecting that?
"Whilst this situation is not about money or contract now, the contract previously offered does not reflect that of a player at that value."
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