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Liverpool readying IMPROVED offer for Man Utd and Chelsea target Christian Benteke
LIVERPOOL are considering making a £25million bid for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.
Christian Benteke Player Profile
The Reds have already been very busy this window, with Nathaniel Clyne set to become their sixth summer acquisition.
Benteke meanwhile has had no shortage of admirers, with Manchester United and Chelsea monitoring his situation.
Reports have suggested that Benteke wants to leave Villa Park in order to pursue his dream of playing European football.
Liverpool have already had a £22m bid for Benteke rejected.
But the Daily Mirror claim Liverpool will raise their offer to £25m in the next few days.
Christian Benteke is a Liverpool target
However, this still falls short of Benteke's buyout clause which stands at £32.5m.
Benteke has scored 49 goals in 99 games for Villa.
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