Downes made the sixth-most passes per game in the Championship last season, with his 92.6% pass success rate seeing him top the charts as the best passer in the division. The report added that, whilst there has not been any contact from Leeds, the likes of Southampton, Palace and Wolves have all made “tentative enquiries” over the midfield asset. With three years left to run on his current contract, it is said that Downes possesses a value of around £11m to £12m.