Liverpool need Daniel Sturridge right now. The Anfield team’s fluctuating fortunes in all competitions so far this year has come in conjunction with the star striker being sidelined for a month.
The red side of the city will be delighted at the news that Sturridge is set to put pen to paper on a new deal which will more than double his current salary at the club.
Sturridge can expect to see his wages rise from £65,000-a-week to beyond £150,000-a-week.
It has taken a while to sort the new contract out. Talks began way back at the end of last season, but now it would seem, both sides are in agreement.
As with all the contracts that Liverpool offer , the terms will be performance-related. This means Sturridge will be rewarded financially for his performances on the pitch, and could earn him over £40million during the duration of the deal.
The much-improved offer is a reflection of the progress the England international has made since arriving on Merseyside. He moved from Stamford Bridge for £12m in January 2013 and has so far netted 36 goals in 52 appearances.
The Kop will be delighted to see him back, however it remains to be seen as to whether Brendan Rodgrs will play Sturridge alongside new boy Mario Balotelli in the coming weeks. Opinion is still divided on the Italian striker, and it has to be said, it’s been a frustrating start to his Anfield career. Maybe the re-introduction of the lad from Birmingham will kick start his season.
Sturridge has been out of action for a month with a thigh injury picked up while on duty with the national side, but could well return to the line up when Liverpool host West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.
Written by Michael Horne
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