Bolton manager Owen Coyle hoping for Daniel Sturridge return on loan from Chelsea

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Bolton manager Owen Coyle says he would love to sign Daniel Sturridge on loan again next season, but has ruled out any possibility of a permanent deal.

The England Under-21 striker impressed hugely while on loan at the Reebok last season – scoring eight goals in 12 appearances-  and Coyle says it is essential that Sturridge gets regular first-team football.

“We’d love to get Daniel back,” Coyle told Sky Sports News.

“I don’t think a permanent deal would be possible given what it would probably cost to bring him back.

“As well, we’ve got to understand Daniel’s own aspirations. He’s an unbelievable kid, he really is.

“He’s motivated and he wants to be the best he can be and he wants to play for the elite clubs, and I love that about him.

“But I’ve said before, given his development and what he’s done, that if he doesn’t play now week in, week out, it will be detrimental to his development because he’s not – and he’ll be the first to tell you – where he would like to be and the finished article in terms of playing for those top elite clubs.

“There is still room for improvement and he can go on to be a truly wonderful player.

“I would love it if Chelsea permit us to continue to help that development by another six-month period, we would love that.”

Sturridge’s future is likely to hinge on Chelsea’s appointment of a new manager as the striker has previously stated he is willing to leave Chelsea in search of regular first-team football.