Benfica rejected approach for Daniel Sturridge

Benfica rejected a move to sign striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer before the striker signed last week for Turkish side Trabzonspor. Reports from Portugal are that Benfica was approached by the strikers team to find the clubs interest in the former Liverpool man but Benfica rejected any move for the soon to be 30 year old with sources citing the players age and recent injuries a concern for the Lisbon side. Sturridge had spent his whole career playing in England before last week.