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'Unplayable' Christian Benteke ready to make Man Utd move with Liverpool yet to make bid
PAUL LAMBERT believes Christian Benteke is ready to make the step up to Manchester United.
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Benteke has been linked with a move to United or Liverpool this summer.
Reports this morning suggest United are ready to meet the Belgian's £32.5million release clause.
He has got the mentality to handle it.
Liverpool are thought to retain hope that a lower fee can be negotiated.
But former Aston Villa boss Lambert believes Benteke is ready to make the step up to a side like United.
He told talkSPORT: "I played with some great number nines and Christian on his day is unplayable.
Paul Lambert has backed Christian Benteke
"He could handle it [the move to United]. He has got the mentality to handle it.
"He is a brilliant footballer with his strength and his technique. He would have no problem whatsoever."
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