Newcastle United's prospective move for Daniel Sturridge is being stalled due to the striker's wage demands, according to reports from the Newcastle Chronicle.

With Sturridge struggling for regular minutes on the pitch at Liverpool, he is expected to be leaving Anfield during the current January transfer window and United have been touted as a possible destination for the Englishman.

Newcastle have indeed made contacts over the possible signing of Sturridge on loan but reports state that the striker's wage demands of £120,000 per week is proving to be a huge obstacle.