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Rangers transfer news: Odds slashed from 16/1 to 6/4 on former Liverpool man Daniel Sturridge to join Steven Gerrard’s side

The striker is officially a free agent and the bookies are backing him to team up with former Liverpool team-mate Gerrard this summer

Daniel Sturridge could be about to team up with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard at Rangers following a spate of bets over the last week.

The striker, 29, is on the lookout for a new club after his Reds contract expired at the end of June.

 Sturridge spent six-and-a-half-years at Liverpool after signing from Chelsea in January 2013
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Sturridge spent six-and-a-half-years at Liverpool after signing from Chelsea in January 2013Credit: getty images - getty

And now, the odds on Sturridge joining the Glasgow side have fallen dramatically from 16/1 to just 6/4.

This is due to a heavy influx of wagers on the Englishman swapping Anfield for Ibrox.

According to , 64 per cent of all bets on the striker's next move are backing Rangers as his next destination.

Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson said: "Steven Gerrard will be desperate to shatter Celtic's Scottish sovereignty, and his old Liverpool mucker could be the final piece of Rangers' puzzle.

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Sturridge and Gerrard were team-mates at Liverpool and EnglandCredit: getty images - getty

"If he stays fit and hungry, Sturridge could be Stevie G's ticket into the Gers' folklore."

However, Celtic are also in contention to sign Sturridge with the Scottish champions 25/1 outsiders to land him.

Below you can see the odds for Sturridge's next permanent club according to Sky Bet, via .

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7. Celtic (25/1)

6. Crystal Palace (20/1)

5. West Ham (16/1)

 Sturridge scored against West Ham during the opening weekend of the 2018/19 season
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Sturridge scored against West Ham during the opening weekend of the 2018/19 seasonCredit: getty images - getty

4. Leicester City (7/1)

3. Any Major League Soccer club (3/1)

2. Aston Villa (2/1)

1. Rangers (6/4)

 Sturridge is most likely to team up with Gerrard at Rangers, according to the bookies
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Sturridge is most likely to team up with Gerrard at Rangers, according to the bookiesCredit: getty images - getty
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