Liverpool Prepared To Lose Another Player Following Coutinho Exit, Euro Giants Enter Talks

Liverpool sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona over the weekend and could end up losing another player.

Besiktas have received a boost in their pursuit of Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge.

ESPN FC report that the Reds are prepared to listen to offers for Sturridge during the January transfer window.

Per the source, the Black Eagles could face competition from West Ham and Southampton.

While the two clubs mentioned above would be able to provide Sturridge with Premier League football Besiktas offer a title challenge.

The Black Eagles will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League Last 16 but Sturridge would be unable to feature as he has already played for Liverpool in the competition.

Besiktas have made signing a replacement for Cenk Tosun a priority after selling the star striker to Everton.

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Sturridge is reportedly keen on the prospect of playing in the Super Lig.

Octagon’s – Sturridge’s management company – Turkish agent Hasan Anıl Eken who represents Sturridge’s rights in Turkey revealed his client is open to the idea of a Besiktas move.

Eken was quoted by Fanatik as saying: “If the circumstances are right and the fans want him Sturridge would play in Turkey.”

Sturridge reportedly wants to make the England World Cup squad but has fallen behind Firmino, Salah and Sadio Mane in the pecking order.

Former Liverpool player Ryan Babel fueled further speculation that the England international could be Turkey bound after liking an image on Instagram featuring Sturridge wearing a Besiktas shirt.