Reds close on Sturridge deal
Liverpool are moving closer to agreeing a deal for Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge, with the player expected on Merseyside to discuss the formalities of a deal over the next two days.
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Reds boss Brendan Rodgers has been tracking the 23-year-old since the summer and is keen to bring in the England international as soon as the transfer window opens next month.
15. Daniel Sturridge
| Title | Number |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 19 (17) |
| Goals | 16 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Yellows | 4 |
| Reds | 0 |
Press Association Sport understands Sturridge will be in Liverpool on Sunday and Monday for further negotiations and a medical with a view to him completing a move in just over a week's time.
Liverpool, who have refused to comment, cannot officially register any new signing until January 2 when the transfer window opens.
Liverpool are still hopeful of securing a deal for Blackpool forward Tom Ince. The 20-year-old left the club in 2011 after turning down the offer of a new contract but Rodgers is keen to bring back the player, who has scored 13 goals in the npower Championship.
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