Reigning Turkish Super League champions Besiktas have received a boost in the race to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge.

The England international has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield following the appointment of Jurgen Klopp. Sturridge has also struggled with injury problems in recent months,

A source close to Besiktas revealed to Turkish-Football.com that Sturridge is among several names on the Black Eagle’s January transfer shortlist.

Meanwhile, both Inter and West Ham United have also been linked with a move for the experienced striker.

However, Internazionale’s sporting director Piero Ausilio poured cold water on speculation linking his club with Liverpool striker Sturridge.

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“I don’t feel that I should cancel anyone from the list of possibilities, but in terms of the attack we have the players we are content with and can go forward like this,” Ausilio stated over the weekend.

Besiktas are also unsure about making a move for Sturridge in January as he would be unable to play in the Champions League.

The Istanbul Giants will take on Bayern Munich in the Last 16 and are currently involved in the title race.