Daniel Sturridge to AC Milan said to be realistic possibility with Italian giants preparing £25.5million bid to replace Carlos Bacca
Striker unsettled at Anfield after losing place to Roberto Firmino and Jurgen Klopp has already approved his exit
DANIEL STURRIDGE has emerged as a shock transfer target for AC Milan, according to reports.
The Liverpool striker is finding game-time hard to come by this season under Jurgen Klopp.
Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino is preferred to lead the line at Anfield and there is also stiff competition from Divock Origi.
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But despite retaining his place in the England squad, Sturridge is believed to be weighing up his options ahead of the January transfer window.
And Italian media outlet claims fallen Serie A giants Milan are ready to save Sturridge from his Merseyside nightmare.
Vincenzo Montella’s men have impressed in the new campaign after the club was taken over by a mega-rich Chinese consortium last summer.
A long-awaited return to the Champions League is on the cards, and Sturridge is apparently seen as the perfect man to replace misfiring Carlos Bacca in a deal worth £25.5million.
Sturridge boasts a fine record in front of goal and could be interested after seeing Three Lions pal Joe Hart leave Manchester City for a long spell at Torino.
The report adds Klopp has already given the green light to Sturridge’s exit and could now dip into the market himself after losing Danny Ings to another long-term injury.
Lyon star Alexandre Lacazette continues to be linked with a Premier League switch and he could be the ideal man for Klopp's intense style of play.