By Sportsmail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 04:54 EST, 21 October 2012 | UPDATED: 04:54 EST, 21 October 2012

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is planning a double swoop for England internationals Daniel Sturridge and Theo Walcott in January - but he faces difficulties in both deals.

Rodgers's frustration at failing to add to his attacking options on deadline day in August was well-publicised and he has quickly identified the targets he hopes can challenge Luis Suarez and Fabio Borini for a starting place.

Sturridge and Walcott, both 23, are unhappy at Chelsea and Arsenal respectively, but the Sunday Mirror reports that neither deal would be straightforward for the Anfield club.

Wanted men: Daniel Sturridge (above right) and Theo Walcott (below left)

Wanted men: Daniel Sturridge (above right) and Theo Walcott (below left)

Having initially been prepare to let Sturridge leave on loan, Chelsea are now looking for 15million to help fund their move for Atletico Madrid striker Falcao.

Walcott's contract expires at the end of the season but while a 10m transfer fee would suit both Arsenal and Liverpool, it is thought the he is not prepared to sacrifice Champions League football to join the Reds.

Big-spending French club Paris Saint-Germain remain a more attractive option for Walcott should he decide to leave the Emirates.

PSV striker Jurgen Locadia, 18, is another option for Rodgers but he is likely to cost in excess of what the club's American owners are willing pay.

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If Falcao is really going to Chelsea get Torres back - neither Sturridge or Walcott score enough.A proven goalscorer is needed not "may bes" - Dobbie , Crewe, 21/10/2012 19:10.... Mate couldnt agree more a 28 years old torress is much better than any may bes.....15 for Sturridge & 10 for Walcott.. we should rather spend 25 on Nando and have our No. 9 back

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Not sure that either of these are going to solve our goal scoring problem, what we need is a goal poacher who will hang around the box and put away all the chances that Suarez and Sterling create.

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Both players are average, we already have better kids in our squad, Sturrridge is arrogant with no ability, and open the gates Walcott will run out them!

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Sterling is better than Walcott, and Sterling is already on our books, so why would we want to buy Walcott? As for Sturridge, to be honest I'd sooner have Andy Carroll, and he's already on our books as well. If we're gonna to lay down some cash in January let's buy players that are an improvement on those that we've already got.

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If Falcao is really going to Chelsea get Torres back - neither Sturridge or Walcott score enough.A proven goalscorer is needed not "may bes"

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What do we need Walcott for with the youngsters we've got? He's never really produced at Arsenal or England. Sturridge is another run of the mill striker, he's just been lucky playing in a decent Chelsea side. If you give any striker a enough good balls he's bound to put them in the net. Just a shame about Suarez goal to chance ratio; otherwise he'd probably have 20 already this season. But lets not forget, he works hard to get a lot of those chances.

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Another load of rubbish by a sportsmail reporter we do not or need either player !!!!

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Theo never said he was unhappy at Arsenal... He said that he wants to stay and play as a striker. He wants to become an Arsenal legend like Thierry Henry. Stop writing fake articles. >_

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