Winger Ready to Fight but Rodgers has Other Plans

Liverpool have signed majority of their transfer targets this summer but Rodgers still wants to add a few more players before the market closes next month. On the other hand, the Reds have sold a few players as well like Andy Carroll, Shelvey and Spearing.
Another player who might depart this summer is England international Stewart Downing. West Ham are reportedly interested in combining Downing with Carroll but the former Villa star wants to stay at Anfield and fight for his place.
The winger is ready to fight but Rodgers has other plans for future that may not include Downing who will turn 29 this month.
The ex-Middlesbrough winger was signed by Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish two years ago. Although, Downing has improved a lot as compared to his first season in red shirt but still that record can only be considered as satisfactory.
Winger scored 3 goals and provided 5 assists in the premier league for the reds last season. To be more precise, in 65 league appearances Downing managed to achieve mentioned stat. Liverpool surely need more contribution than that.
Merseysiders did not even pay half the amount for January signing Coutinho as compared to Downing but the Brazilian has been absolutely brilliant for the Reds.
Rodgers has already brought in two young players who can keep the English player out of the starting lineup. Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto are both attacking options rated highly by the manager and he is likely to consider them for starting positions than Stewart.
Adding to that, Liverpool also have young star wingers such as the likes of Raheem Sterling and Jordan Ibe who will step up to play out wide next season.
If a reasonable offer off 8 odd million comes in for Downing then Liverpool should not hesitate and must sell him. Take nothing away from the effort put in by the winger last season but Liverpool do need someone better next season. Moreover, at 29, Downing should also look for a club where he can play first team football.
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