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Daniel Sturridge: West Brom sign Liverpool striker on loan

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Daniel Sturridge in action for Liverpool against Chelsea
Liverpool signed Daniel Sturridge (right) from Chelsea in 2013

West Brom have signed Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge on loan for the rest of the season.

The Baggies' Premier League rivals Newcastle and Serie A side Inter Milan were also keen on the 28-year-old.

Sturridge has scored 74 Premier League goals in 114 starts and has also netted 27 times in cup competitions, but has started only five games this season.

"This is a big coup for us. He has fantastic talent," said West Brom boss Alan Pardew.

Birmingham-born Sturridge said: "I've got friends here I've played with before. The manager spoke very well, the challenge with the team and the style of play - I just felt this was the right fit for me."

He will be eligible to play for West Brom in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at home to Southampton.

Earlier on Monday, the Baggies signed Egypt defender Ali Gabr on loan from Zamalek until the end of the season.

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  • Comment posted by WizardXel, at 21:05 29 Jan 2018

    Good luck to him, I wish him all the best hopefully he comes back better and stronger and maybe even fight for his place at the World Cup. He showed such ability in the 13-14 season, I really want to see that return some day, good luck sturridge!

  • Comment posted by Freeman, at 21:06 29 Jan 2018

    Amazing signing for West Brom, what a coup. Remember it was Suarez and Sturridge that nearly won the league for Liverpool

  • Comment posted by YorkshireBlue, at 21:18 29 Jan 2018

    Fair play to him, he's gone to a club where he is guaranteed playing time (as long as he's fit), and he's from Birmingham originally. Give him some credit, it's a sensible move.

    Good luck Danny lad.

  • Comment posted by Blue Moon, at 21:07 29 Jan 2018

    Great chance to revive his career, looked like a great prospect years ago until the injuries hit.

  • Comment posted by Tim, at 21:07 29 Jan 2018

    IF stays fit, and tries, they will now survive...

  • Comment posted by BoingBoingRich, at 21:23 29 Jan 2018

    We signed Rodriguez who had been out for two years and he's done pretty well, so why not Sturridge too.

  • Comment posted by U16916110, at 21:10 29 Jan 2018

    The Toon is dying but tbh I'd have gone to WBA as well. That is where we are.

  • Comment posted by junior1892, at 21:10 29 Jan 2018

    Good luck to Daniel and thank you for your service . As for West Brom , you are safe this season thats for sure .. ps. good luck against Saints in FA Cup

  • Comment posted by lfcchris, at 21:11 29 Jan 2018

    Good luck studge !! Stay fit and play regularly

  • Comment posted by alex01, at 21:37 29 Jan 2018

    Excellent signing West Brom. In the space of 2 months gone from the most impotent Prem League attack under Pulis to one of the most dangerous under Pardew. With Rodriguez and Rondon hitting top form. And the pundits who said 'be careful what you wish for' sacking Pulis. Are you reading Mr Savage?

  • Comment posted by Centurion01, at 21:06 29 Jan 2018

    When he's fit he is a magician (anyone remember that outside boot goal in Europa league final a couple of years back?) Good signing for WBA.

  • Comment posted by biggrant, at 21:13 29 Jan 2018

    Liverpool leaving themselves a bit short up front. If Firmino gets injured it would be a choice between Solanke and a nowhere near fit Ings. That on top of Coutinho's exit, with no forward reinforcements- quite a risk.

  • Comment posted by Karl Lee, at 21:12 29 Jan 2018

    It's very difficult to remain positive but what is the point of a Chairman who is not willing to cooperate with the club in order to bring success, this is why players are not attracted to join Newcastle. If no new additions are brought in this transfer window then its back to the Championship and farewell Rafa, why on earth would he want to manager a club with no backing.

  • Comment posted by Article1, at 22:48 29 Jan 2018

    Rodriguez and Sturridge if fit would be a handful

  • Comment posted by kentspur, at 21:31 29 Jan 2018

    Good luck to Sturridge. He's getting into a fight now. Better than sitting on the bench at Anfield. Hope he gives it everything

  • Comment posted by Oneneil, at 21:06 29 Jan 2018

    Very good move for Sturridge and WB. If he stays fit, he will always score.

  • Comment posted by FMAC1, at 21:19 29 Jan 2018

    How on earth did he pass his medical?

  • Comment posted by mc1805, at 21:26 29 Jan 2018

    Sturridge must’ve really wanted to play in the FA Cup.

  • Comment posted by alferexey, at 23:01 29 Jan 2018

    An absolute waste to have Daniel Sturridge on the bench anywhere. He needs to be playing and if thats West Brom so be it. Nobody takes notice of Serie A anymore and if you had to move to another country and culture you could only give it full commitment if it was a permanent move, not a loan. He gets to stay in the best league where he is most on show for Southgate and other buyers. A good move.

  • Comment posted by U15078702, at 07:35 30 Jan 2018

    Probably injured himself signing the contract...

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