Just a medical to pass and he will be a Red.
Christian Benteke will undergo his medical with Liverpool today and, all things going well, sign a four-year contract with Liverpool.
The Belgian striker will line out for Brendan Rodgers’ side next season after they triggered the £32.5m release clause on his contract.
Sky Sports report that Aston Villa and Liverpool reached an agreement over the Benteke deal on Saturday.
#LFC doctor flying back to UK to conduct Benteke medical on Monday/Tuesday. Striker won't join #LFCTour. http://t.co/JUKtLDpeei
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) July 19, 2015
Interestingly, The Telegraph state that Liverpool will only pay £16m up front, with the other £16.5m to be paid through instalments and bonuses.
Benteke has caused Liverpool untold trouble in the past, scoring five times in six games against the Reds.
Villa are resigned to losing the 24-year-old but should be able to use a sizeable chunk of the transfer fee to bring in new players.
The club have been linked, this morning, with Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson.
