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Tim Sherwood offers Benteke update

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Aston Villa boss wants to keep striker at Villa Park

Tim Sherwood is hoping he can persuade star-striker Christian Benteke to stay put at Villa Park ahead of next season amid Liverpool’s interest.

The Reds are seriously interested in signing the Belgium striker and were weighing up whether or not to make a ÂŁ25million formal bid for the powerhouse.

Liverpool’s Striker Pursuit

However, after being informed by Villa that Benteke wouldn’t be sold unless his release clause was activated, Brendan Rodgers delayed his interest.

Liverpool then turned their attentions to Carlos Bacca of Sevilla, but he ended up joining Serie A side AC Milan, meaning Rodgers has now reconsidered signing Benteke.

It was reported over the weekend that Liverpool are now prepared to activate Benteke’s release clause of ÂŁ32.4m, with a bid expected to be launched this week.

Sherwood Aims to keep Star

After returning to his office today, Sherwood gave the latest update on the Belgium’s future and he revealed his hope to try and keep the striker in the Midlands.

“We want Christian here,” he said. “We want to keep our best players and Christian is certainly one of those.”

Benteke has netted 49 goals in England with Villa since arriving from Genk three years ago.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt

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