Chelsea have suffered defeats at the hands of AFC Bournemouth and Watford in the last two matches in the Premier League.
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Manchester City in the last two transfer windows.
West Brom manager Alan Pardew expects captain Jonny Evans to remain at The Hawthorns beyond Wednesday's transfer deadline, with reports suggesting that Arsenal retain an interest.
Jurgen Klopp's side were knocked out of the FA Cup by West Bromwich Albion at Anfield over the weekend.
Ali Gabr has completed his loan move from Zamalek to West Brom, although it remains to be seen if he is viewed as a replacement for captain and Arsenal target Jonny Evans.
Newcastle were expecting Sturridge to travel up north on Monday (29 January) but the Baggies have hijacked their move for the 28-year-old.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is believed to be undergoing a medical at West Brom after the Baggies moved to beat Newcastle and Inter Milan to a £1.5m loan deal.
A hamstring injury suffered in West Bromwich Albion's 3-2 win over Liverpool could halt a potential move to Arsenal for Jonny Evans.
Evans has 18 months remaining on his current contract at the Hawthorns and has been heavily linked with a move out of the club.
Daniel Sturridge is keen to make his way out of the club after struggling for game time this season and wants to improve his chances of making Gareth Southgate's England squad.
The struggling Baggies had the ball in the net five times during the match, but three were enough to seal progression.
The Gunners have been holding discussions with the Baggies over Evans and are keen to add the defender to their ranks to bolster their backline.
Alan Pardew has laughed off speculation over a potential January departure for West Brom striker Salomon Rondon, who faces one of his reported suitors in Liverpool this weekend.
Sturridge has not featured for the Reds for seven weeks and is widely expected to leave Anfield before the close of the transfer window.
Reports that Arsenal have offered £10m plus right-back Mathieu Debuchy to West Brom for captain Jonny Evans are not true, according to Baggies boss Alan Pardew.
Ratcliffe: "[Everton] spent £150m in the summer yet find themselves in a position where they need to replace a player who had been deemed surplus to requirements."
Lallana has endured an injury-riddled season so far, starting just one Premier League match all season.
Chelsea have been left frustrated in their attempts to pilfer Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri and are now considering their options.
Liverpool fans have embraced links with West Brom striker Salomon Rondon following speculation over an unlikely deal.
Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno may not be ready to make his return from injury in Saturday's clash with West Brom, but has vowed to work hard to dislodge Andrew Robertson.
West Bromwich Albion have expressed an interest in signing Borussia Dortmund winger Andre Schurrle on loan.
Arsenal want to sign Jonny Evans to strengthen the back line in January as they continue holding talks with Dortmund for Aubameyang.