Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge's betting probe is driving a wedge between his family, it has been claimed.

The Sun reports a cousin of Sturridge placed a £10,000 bet on him quitting Liverpool.

The close relative put the huge wager on the striker moving to Inter Milan.

At the time it was placed on January 17 this year, it was not clear which club Sturridge was joining — and would have netted a massive £27,000 payout.

The family bet will now form a key part of the FA's investigation into whether the £100,000-a-week player broke strict betting rules. He is charged with misconduct.

Sturridge's move to the Italian club collapsed at the 11th hour, sparking a feud between members of the star's family, who had apparently promised to help fund the stake.

The row became so heated the cousin was forced to provide proof he had placed the bet with bookies Paddy Power.