The Middlesbrough boss will not stand in the way of the experienced midfielder leaving the Riverside for potential relegation rivals Crystal Palace
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka is happy for Stewart Downing to leave the club during the transfer window if a deal can be struck to satisfy all parties.
Former England player Downing, who is in his second spell with his hometown club, has been heavily linked with a move to Crystal Palace and a reunion with Sam Allardyce, who managed him at West Ham.
Despite Karanka being open to the 32-year-old moving on, he could still feature when Boro travel to Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.