Football Transfer Rumors: Is Daniel Sturridge Planning To Leave Liverpool?
Recent football transfer rumors claim that Daniel Sturridge is planning to leave Liverpool. While this bids ill for Liverpool, it might generate some positive response from Arsenal as the club is rumored to be working on a bid to acquire the striker.
Some sports analysts claim that Sturridge is "fed up" of all the criticisms being thrown at him and he wants to be out of Liverpool due to this. Most prominent of these criticisms is the question on his health since he has suffered several injuries while playing for the team.
Sturridge has been plagued by several injuries during his last three years with Liverpool. This fact has been used by critics who wanted him out of the club and have him replaced by someone who is in much better shape, according to The Guardian.
Per football transfer rumors from Liverpool Echo, a handful of top clubs are showing interest in acquiring Sturridge. Aside from Arsenal, reports claim that Chelsea, West Ham and Tottenham are also interested in signing the 26-year-old striker.
Additionally, there are certain indications showing that Leyton Orient, Millwall, Charlton and Brentford are also interested. The latest club rumored to be making a move to acquire Sturridge is Newcastle United.
Whichever club signs the England international player should these football transfer rumors come true, they will most likely benefit from the deal as Sturridge is an explosive asset on the offense. However, some clubs might be reluctant due to his long history of injuries.
Any club that will eventually decide to sign the player will be making a huge gamble as he is a great asset when he is healthy but could be a financial burden when he is not.
Sturridge, although sidelined most of the season, was able to score 37 goals in 60 games for Liverpool.
Should Liverpool decide to let Sturridge go, it will cost interested clubs at least £30 million to sign him. Sturridge is currently receiving £150,000 weekly. But considering his prolonged bout with various injuries, sports analysts speculate that clubs would most likely sign him on a per-appearance contract.
