Reported West Ham target Stewart Downing has stated his commitment to Liverpool after reports yesterday that the England man was in talks with the Irons.
The Middlesbrough star fell down the pecking order at Liverpool last season and was told by boss Brendan Rodgers that he was free to find a new club before forcing his way back into the side and picking up some form towards the end of the campaign.
Rumours swiftly circulated yesterday that the 28 year was set for his third move in four years, with numerous reports suggesting that Downing was in negotiations with West Ham over a cut price move for the man who cost the Merseyside outfit £20m from Aston Villa two summers ago.
Downing has now told the club's website that he welcomes the added competition which will be brought by the recent signings of Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto and 'can't wait to get started.'
He said: "You need at least two or three players in every position to keep people on their toes, especially at a club like this."
"Competition brings the best out of players, and hopefully it will in me. For me personally, I've just got to keep going. We [Downing and his Liverpool teammates] can't wait to get going and get the games underway."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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