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Liverpool may have inadvertently scuppered Arsenal's transfer plans - by allowing Daniel Sturridge to move to West Brom on loan.

The striker completed a move to the Baggies until the end of the season yesterday, temporarily ending his five-year spell at Anfield.

But according to the Times, the 28-year-old's arrival at the Hawthorns has denied Arsene Wenger the chance to complete a deal for West Brom captain Jonny Evans.

The Gunners are interested in the Northern Ireland international as they look to reinforce their centre back options.

But it is claimed West Brom were only open to selling Evans as a way to fund their move for a striker - something which is no longer needed after they picked up Sturridge for a nominal loan fee.

With Alan Pardew's desire to strengthen his side's attacking options satisfied, Evans is now likely to remain in the Midlands, much to the frustration of Wenger.

Arsenal have, however, already concluded a deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan - and are expected to seal a deal for Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang before tomorrow's deadline.