As reported by The Mirror, Southampton are interested in signing Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge on loan during this month’s transfer window.

What’s the story?

As 2018 arrives, with it comes all the drama and intrigue of the January transfer window as English Premier League clubs seek to leverage their wealth to add talent that can see their sides climb up the table.

For Southampton it’s a big opportunity to focus on key deficiencies in Mauricio Pellegrino’s squad, with their misfiring attacking options seen as a priority for supporters.

One man Saints are said to be interested in is Daniel Sturridge.

That’s according to The Mirror, who say the club are seeking a loan deal for the Liverpool striker.

There is a complication though, with the paper reporting that the player himself is worried his club will only let him leave on a permanent deal and the Reds rate him at £25m.

Can Southampton convince the Anfield club that giving the player regular football is in everyone’s best interest?

What Southampton need?

Southampton have scored a miserable 20 goals in 21 Premier League matches so far this season, not the kind of scoring record that propels a team into the top half of the table where supporters want to be.

Mauricio Pellegrino has taken a pragmatic approach to life at St Mary’s, but adding more talented attackers could persuade him to deploy more dynamic, attacking tactics.

Daniel Sturridge, despite his injury issues, is a proven top-flight goalscorer at Anfield, netting 64 times in 133 appearances for his club. That kind of attacking contribution would go down a treat on the south coast, especially if he is motivated to force his way into England’s World Cup plans.

A loan move for the player seems like a no risk strategy from Southampton’s perspective and if they can convince Liverpool it’s a deal worth doing then it could work out perfectly for all involved.