Liverpool will remain resolute in their £30 million valuation of Christian Benteke after rebuffing a £25m offer from Crystal Palace for the striker.
The Belgium international looks set for an Anfield exit a year after his switch from Aston Villa, with Jurgen Klopp possessing five other options to lead the line in his high-intensity approach.
Alan Pardew’s side tabled their opening bid for the 25-year-old on Friday, and are due to submit another proposal as they push to secure Benteke’s services after missing out on his countryman Michy Batshuayi to Chelsea.
There is not expected to be any compromise from Liverpool’s side, however, as they feel the market renders their quotation fair given his status as a proven Premier League goalscorer. They will stick by their basic fee, but will negotiate add-ons.
Benteke remains the explosive powerhouse the Reds signed from Villa for £32.5m, and there is no doubt he could reproduce his best form in a system that maximises his strengths.
The forward still managed to hit double figures last season, despite being a stylistic mismatch at Anfield.
Liverpool’s position is fortified by the fact that West Ham, among others, also list Benteke as a potential target.
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