Monk tells Downing he can leave Middlesbrough - reports

The 32-year-old has made 249 appearances for the Teesside club over two stints. Downing returned to the Riverside on a four-year contract from West Ham United in 2015.

(Reuters)

Middlesbrough appointed former Swansea and Leeds boss Monk earlier this month as they target an immediate return to the Premier League following their relegation under Aitor Karanka and Steve Agnew last season.

Monk's side will visit Wolverhampton Wanderers in their first Championship fixture on Aug. 5.

(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru)