Christian Benteke: Crystal Palace reach agreement for Liverpool striker

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Image caption, Benteke has won 26 caps for Belgium
  • Author, David Ornstein
  • Role, 91热爆 Sport

Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Belgium striker Christian Benteke for an initial 拢27m fee.

The 25-year-old is travelling to London to have a medical and finalise terms.

Benteke, who joined the Reds for 拢32.5m in July 2015, would be Palace's record signing, of 拢27m + 拢5m of add ons.

Winger Andros Townsend was the Eagles' previous record signing, having joined from Newcastle for 拢13m in July.

Palace had an offer worth 拢23m up front, plus 拢7m add-ons, for Benteke rejected on Tuesday.