ASTON VILLA have submitted a £4.2million bid for striker Daniel Sturridge, according to reports.
The former England international, 30, is currently plying his trade with Trabzonspor after his release from Liverpool last summer.
Aston Villa are trying to sign striker Daniel Sturridge from Turkish side Trabzonspor
And he has been in fine form for the Turkish Super Lig side, netting seven goals and racking up four assists in 13 appearances this season, including two in his last game on December 28.
He has missed a number of matches through injuries this season, though.
But according to Fanatik, Villa are hoping to strike a deal to bring the Birmingham-born former Manchester City youngster back to the Premier League.
And the suggestion is that the Turkish side would be open to letting Sturridge leave due to his large wages.
Aston Villa are in need of another striker before the January transfer window closes on Friday.
Dean Smith lost record-signing Wesley Moraes to a horror knee injury which has ruled him out for the rest of the season.
The Villa Park club have brought Genk striker Mbwana Samatta in for £8.5m to try and bolster their survival hopes.
But the idea of bringing in an experienced Premier League striker no doubt appeals to Smith.
Asked if he was confident of completing another deal, Smith explained: “As confident as I can be.
“We’ve got a list of names we’re working on to get them over the line.
“Obviously, Friday night is the deadline. We’ll continue to try and push them over the line. I’m as confident as I can be.”
Sturridge has scored 76 goals in 218 appearances in England’s top flight for City, Chelsea, Bolton, Liverpool and West Brom.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
