Villa eye Boro stars

Aston Villa are reportedly lining up a double swoop for Middlesbrough duo Stewart Downing and Tuncay.

Both players have been linked with moves away from the Riverside this summer in the wake of Boro's relegation from the Premier League and several top sides are keeping tabs on them.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is now said to be preparing bids for the pair with England international Downing expected to cost at least £10million and Tuncay available for around £8million.

Downing, who has been heavily linked with Spurs, is expected to miss the first few months of the season as he continues to recover from a foot operation and that may put off other clubs signing him.

Turkish star Tuncay is also believed to be a target of both Merseyside clubs Liverpool and Everton.



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