Christian Benteke has options now.
Presuming the fee offered by Crystal Palace is matched, the striker will have to make a decision between London and Birmingham.
Palace have been front-runners for the Liverpool forward’s signature all summer long and with Alan Pardew’s side expected to receive a healthy injection of funds once Yannick Bolasie’s move to Everton goes through, many believed Palace would get the deal for Benteke over the line.
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But, according to Sky Sources, West Brom are set to battle it out with Palace as Tony Pulis is reportedly a big admirer of the Belgian international.
West Brom have only brought in one player this summer, with Matt Phillips arriving for £5.5 million last month.
But the future of Saido Berahino remains in doubt as Stoke City continue their pursuit of the young striker and it’s understood that Pulis wants to have a replacement for Berahino in place before he signs off on the departure of the divisive 23-year-old.
Benteke is a big, strong centre-forward and would suit Pulis’ direct playing style perfectly but it remains to be seen where he will end up.
The 25-year-old endured a forgettable time on Merseyside after being signed by Brendan Rodgers for £32.5 million just 12 months ago. He appears to be well behind in the pecking order at Anfield and it would be fair to say that most Liverpool fans remain hopeful that a deal can be done to secure him a clear passage out of their club.
