Brendan Rodgers is considering a move for Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge if Andy Carroll leaves Liverpool before the transfer window closes.

Sturridge, who is valued at around £20million, is said to be interested in a move to Anfield with his chances increasingly limited at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham are also interested in England international Carroll, while Newcastle have made a £12million bid. That is £8m short of Liverpool’s asking price and West Ham can only afford a loan.

Rodgers is also interested in Fulham’s Clint Dempsey.