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title: "Newcastle fans react to Daniel Sturridge rumours"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2021/02/16/newcastle-fans-excited-daniel-sturridge-rumours-free-signing/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jrushworth"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2021-02-16T19:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-16T19:00:00Z"
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# Newcastle fans react to Daniel Sturridge rumours

Many Newcastle United supporters have welcomed a report from [90min.com](https://www.90min.com/posts/newcastle-offered-chance-sign-daniel-sturridge-exclusive) that the Magpies have been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool striker [Daniel Sturridge](https://readnewcastle.com/?p=31972) on a free transfer.

The Magpies suffered a major setback recently with [top scorer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/leistungsdaten/verein/762) Callum Wilson [ruled out of action for up to eight weeks](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/12217826/steve-bruce-newcastle-wont-change-attacking-approach-despite-callum-wilson-injury) with a hamstring issue. That leaves Steve Bruce with only Dwight Gayle, Andy Carroll and Joelinton to call upon as centre-forward options, and those three have [found the net just once each in the Premier League so far this term](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/leistungsdaten/verein/762).

Sturridge has been a [free agent for nearly a year](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/daniel-sturridge/transfers/spieler/47082) now, having left Turkish side Trabzonspor in March 2020. The [26-cap England international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/daniel-sturridge/nationalmannschaft/spieler/47082) has been approached by both West Brom and Sheffield United and is keen to return to English football and the Premier League, according to [90min.com](https://www.90min.com/posts/newcastle-offered-chance-sign-daniel-sturridge-exclusive). The report added that the Magpies have also been offered the chance to sign him.

The 31-year-old was [once among the most prolific forwards in England](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/torschuetzenliste/wettbewerb/GB1/saison_id/2013), but since he left Liverpool in the summer of 2019, he has managed to play just 11 league matches with Trabzonspor ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/daniel-sturridge/20963)).

### **Newcastle fans excited by Sturridge rumours**

Many Newcastle fans feel that it would make sense to bring in Sturridge on a short-term, pay-as-you-play deal if permissible, with their 25-man Premier League squad already confirmed.

https://twitter.com/natelr79/status/1361303289707585536?s=19

https://twitter.com/TinoGriswald/status/1361270190978310145?s=19

> We should be all over that.
>
> — Matty (@matty121892) [February 15, 2021](https://twitter.com/matty121892/status/1361284005749018624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> If it’s possible we must go for it
>
> — Paul G ?? (@PaulG89086232) [February 15, 2021](https://twitter.com/PaulG89086232/status/1361270737466777600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Pay as you play short term, why not.
>
> — malcolm bewick (@BewickMalcolm) [February 15, 2021](https://twitter.com/BewickMalcolm/status/1361308841523245063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/shawnwatson5/status/1361272335429419011?s=19

> Personally think would be a great singing till end of season, better than what we have to replace Wilson
>
> — nick entwisle (@NEntwisle) [February 15, 2021](https://twitter.com/NEntwisle/status/1361284101291077636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)