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Wagers placed on Daniel Sturridge moving to West Brom on loan back in January are understood to form part of the Football Association's investigation into alleged breaches of betting rules.

The Liverpool striker has been hit with a misconduct charge and has until November 20 to respond.

Sturridge is adamant that he has “never gambled on football”, but even if that's proved to be true he could still be punished if the FA conclude that he passed on information for others to place bets.

He could be hit with a hefty fine and/or a suspension depending on the severity of the breach.

Neither Liverpool nor the FA have revealed the exact nature of the allegations but they have confirmed that they relate to January 2018.

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The ECHO understands that on January 28 bookies received a flurry of bets on Sturridge joining the Baggies on loan.

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At the time Inter Milan had been the favourites to sign him until the end of the season, but in the space of 24 hours Paddy Power slashed the odds on him going to West Brom from 66/1 to 5/2.

The following day Sturridge completed his move to struggling West Brom for a loan fee of £2million after snubbing interest from Newcastle United.

Sturridge endured an injury-ravaged spell in the Midlands which culminated in the Baggies being relegated from the top-flight.

He returned to Liverpool last summer and successfully forced his way back into Jurgen Klopp's plans. He has scored four goals in 12 appearances so far this term.