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Stewart Downing could be on his way out of Liverpool FC as West Ham look to wrap up a £6m deal.

The Hammers' initial approach was rejected last month but they have renewed their interest after learning the Reds are now willing to sell.

The ECHO understands Downing who cost £20m from Aston Villa two years ago, would accept the chance to move to Upton Park if the clubs reach an agreement.

Downing, who is one of Liverpool's highest earners on around £80,000 per week, is in Brendan Rodgers' squad for today's final friendly against Celtic in Dublin.

Meanwhile, Rodgers has admitted defeat in his pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. The Reds tabled a bid of £21.8m for the Brazil international last week, but the Spanish outfit are adamant that Costa is not for sale.