Downing told the Daily Mirror: “I am aware and flattered by the interest of Tottenham.”
His agent, Ian Elliott added: “They play the type of football Stewart would like. They’re a good, attacking team.
“If the interest was firmed up he would surely be interested in talking to them – but until a deal is done we can’t take it any further.
“He’s a local lad and if he left it would be with a heavy heart but sometimes you need to move on to better your career.”
