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The 23-year-old winger, who has two years remaining on his current deal, has rejected the offer of an extension and has been the subject of repeated speculation that he could leave for Tottenham during the current transfer window.

And agent Ian Elliott is adamant that Downing will leave the Riverside saying: "Stewart's made his position quite clear to all parties at Middlesbrough - the chairman, chief executive and Gareth Southgate in private, so we are surprised by comments released by the manager saying that he has been informed he is staying and has accepted the situation."

He added "Indeed, he has two years left on his current contract. If he has to see out the remaining two years, then so be it.

"We would point out that the previous offer from the club has been rejected out of hand.

"We will not enter into any further negotiations and the player will see out the two years and option his rights under freedom of contract at the end of it."

Meanwhile Boro are hoping to complete a £12million deal to bring Heerenveen frontman Afonso Alves to the Riverside before the transfer window closes on Thursday.

The 26-year-old's initial application for a work permit is certain to be rejected, and the Teessiders are hoping for an appeal hearing on Wednesday, provided they can tie up the deal.

Southgate said: "There are still a few bits and pieces to be done on the deal, but I understand that it is not too far away.

"Hopefully we will get him across for a medical over the next 48 hours. Obviously we are aware of how many games he has played for Brazil and we expect to have to appeal. We believe that we have a very strong case and we are hopeful he will receive the work permit."