Photo: Former Liverpool Star Fuels Transfer Speculation Liking Sturridge Wearing Besiktas Shirt Amid Negotiations

Besiktas have been closely linked with a move for Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge as a replacement for Cenk Tosun.

The Turkey international striker joined Everton on a £27 million move last month.

Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel added fuel to rumors that Sturridge is Besiktas bound after liking an image on Instagram of the England international wearing the Black Eagles club shirt.

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Sturridge is reportedly open to the idea of playing in Turkey.

Octagon – Sturridge’s management company – Turkish agent Hasan Anıl Eken who represents Sturridge’s rights in Turkey revealed his client would be open to 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.”

The 28-year-old reportedly wants to make the England World Cup squad but has fallen behind Firmino, Salah and Sadio Mane in the pecking order.