Liverpool U-turn in Benteke sale: Agent confirms why Crystal Palace deal is not happeningCHRISTIAN BENTEKE is not close to leaving Liverpool, claims the striker's agent. By Joe Short 07:29, Tue, Jul 12, 2016 | UPDATED: 07:36, Tue, Jul 12, 2016 Link copied Bookmark GETTYLiverpool are not close to offloading Christian Benteke, his agent insistsBenteke, 25, was reportedly set to join Crystal Palace this week.The Sunday Mirror claimed terms had been agreed between Benteke and the Eagles and that discussions were being held with Liverpool over a transfer fee.But Benteke's agent Kismet Eris has stressed to Sky Sports there is "nothing in" reports of a move.Christian Benteke - 5 things you need to know Belgium international Benteke cost Liverpool £32.5million last summer when arriving from Aston Villa.Palace were said to have been negotiating a fee of around £32m for Benteke, who scored just 10 goals for Liverpool last term. Related articles Liverpool on verge of signing Brazilian striker: Klopp has held talks Christian Benteke agrees Crystal Palace personal terms: £32m move on Transfer News: Spurs' Gotze rivals, Liverpool sale soon, Man Utd swoop SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy Premier League Jurgen Klopp Christianity