Hammers boss Bilic keen on bringing Sturridge to London Stadium

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has revealed his interest in bringing Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to the London Stadium when the January transfer window swings open.

The Hammers travel to Anfield on Sunday to face Jurgen Klopp’s men, but Sturridge will not feature after being ruled out with a calf injury.

That, Bilic admits, is a concern should West Ham make their move next month, but in November Klopp categorically insisted the 27-year-old is not for sale, despite a number of clubs showing interest.

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Bilic said: “He’s one of the biggest talents, he’s a great player. The talent is there, the touch, the finishing, everything is great.

“The only thing that has stopped him being a regular for club and country are the injuries.

“He’s just a player that has been linked with us, basically, and we’ve been linked with almost every player.

“We’re always there in contention. Most of the time it’s absolutely not true, 95% of the time.

“But you’re asking me about Sturridge and I have no problem about that. All the clubs are thinking about him because he is that kind of player.

“I don’t know his work-rate, I don’t know his dedication to his job or whatever but unfortunately for England and for Liverpool and especially for him he’s injured. That’s his problem.”