With the Reds already recruiting the likes of James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Danny Ings and Nathaniel Clyne, in what Brenden Rodgers originally predicted as a ‘quiet’ transfer window, it seems Belgian power house Christian Benteke is set to be yet another addition to the Liverpool squad.
Brenden Rodgers has watched in frustration Aston Villa’s refusal to budge from a rather striking £32.5million release claus, knowing of course exactly what the club have in the coffers following the sale of Sterling, the Merseysiders will be forced to cough up the full amount for player many Liverpool fans will see as a tad, if not hugely overpriced. Saying that, 42 goals in 88 appearances for a bottom half club struggling to find creative impotence is no mean feet.
If Brenden Rodgers can reignite the sides fast, ruthless brand of attacking football, the powerful striker could yet prove to be an incisive bit of business. Hugely frustrating on an off day but largely unplayable in his stride.
Of course many said the same about Mario Balotelli.