Newcastle United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer, and with Callum Wilson set to miss the next eight weeks to injury, there is no denying that the Magpies could do with another proven goalscorer right now. While former England international can indeed be snapped up anytime given his status as a free agent, he will not be able to play for Newcastle this term, and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has poured cold water on the links.
“DeAndre Yedlin may have been sold, but his place in the 25-man Premier League squad was taken by Christian Atsu,” the journalist said.