Liverpool News: Huge injury boost, bid made for £56.7m ace, Bundesliga star eyed

Liverpool have reportedly made an offer for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen

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Daniel Sturridge could be in line for a return to action for Liverpool's next match against Manchester City, according to reports.

The England striker is recovering from a hip injury but is making good progress ahead of schedule, according to the Mirror.

And the 26-year-old could return in time for their trip to the Etihad Stadium on November 21, if he steps up his training programme over the international break.

In transfer news, Liverpool have made an offer to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ted Stegen, according to Spanish publication Don Balon.

Jurgen Klopp is said to have identified the German as a priority signing in January and they have now stepped up their interest by making a bid.

The report says the Reds want to sign Ter Stegen on a two-year loan spell with the option to make it permanent at the end of that period.

The Reds face a tough battle to sign him however with Barcelona keen to keep their No.1, whose contract at the Catalan giants runs until 2019 and contains a £56.7million buyout clause.

The Reds are also keeping tabs on FC Koln goalkeeper Timo Horn, according to German newspaper Bild [via talkSPORT}.

The 22-year-old caught the eye of Klopp during his time in the Bundesliga and the highly-rated youngster could be brought in to provide competition for Simon Mignolet.

Horn has made 110 first team appearances since breaking into the senior Koln side in 2012.

His current contract runs until 2019 with an estimated release clause of £6.5m.