Aston Villa followed yesterday's informal question about the availability of Stewart Downing with a formal request this morning.
Whilst Liverpool informed the Midlands side that Downing was available it has emerged that the player declared himself not interested in a move back to Villa Park.
Downing arrived on Merseyside from Aston Villa in the summer of 2011 and has so far failed to find the form that made him a Premier League regular for the Villans. Sources close to Downing's family in Teeside have said that he has a desire to stay at Anfield and prove himself to both the management and the supporters.
Last week Middlesbrough enquired into the possibility of a loan move for Downing, to which the England international is reportedly open to. However it is understood he would prefer a temporary move rather than a permanent switch back to his home-town club.
Arsenal are reportedly also tracking Downing and are potentially preparing a £10m bid in January.
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