Conor Downey formerly played for Cliftonville

Linfield manager David Jeffrey has declined to comment on the outcome of his meeting with the Blues Board regarding the future of Conor Downey.

Downey has submitted a transfer request and it is thought that Ballymena United and Cliftonville would be interested in the player if he was made available.

Jeffrey said on Tuesday that United boss Roy Walker had already inquired about Downey's availability.

The Reds have also been linked with Downey but have not made any inquiries.

"Cliftonville's position is that we have not made any approach to Linfield because we do not know if Conor is available or on the transfer list," said manager Eddie Patterson.

"He is still under contract at Windsor Park and until that position changes and I am told he is on the transfer list, nothing will happen."

Downey joined Linfield from Cliftonville in January 2007 for an undisclosed fee.

The Blues saw off challenges from Glentoran, Portadown and Derry City to land the highly-rated midfielder.

A long-term knee injury has limited Downey's appearances for the league champions and it is understood that his transfer request was discussed on Tuesday evening.

Meanwhile Linfield are also understood to be in talks with former Northern Ireland midfielder Philip Mulryne and ex-Cliftonville and Lisburn Distillery frontman John Martin while Northern Ireland Under-21 striker Paul Carvill is also a target.