Tag: Christian Benteke

  • Liverpool prepare £65m summer spending spree, which includes Memphis Depay

    Liverpool prepare £65m summer spending spree, which includes Memphis Depay

    Embed from Getty Images Liverpool will attempt a £65m spending spree on Alex Song, Christian Benteke and Manchester United target Memphis Depay, according to reports. Despite pressure on Reds boss Brendan Rodgers, the Northern Irish coach is expected to be handed a whopping £65m transfer budget this summer. And, it is understood that Aston Villa’s…

  • Man United line up £25m bid for FA Cup hero

    Man United line up £25m bid for FA Cup hero

    Embed from Getty Images Manchester United are keen to pursue a summer move of £25m for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, according to various reports. The Belgian striker has had a hit and miss season at Villa this season due to injury problems but a return to form in recent weeks, matched with a goal…

  • AC Milan tempted to make summer Benteke move

    AC Milan tempted to make summer Benteke move

    Embed from Getty Images AC Milan are keen to make a summer move for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, according to reports in Italy. The Belgian international has struggled this season for form after a number of niggling injuries and poor team form which has left Villa sitting just above the relegation zone. The 24-year-old…

  • Sherwood hails hat-trick hero Christian Benteke

    Sherwood hails hat-trick hero Christian Benteke

    Embed from Getty Images Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has heaped heavy praise on striker Christian Benteke after seeing him net three goals against Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday evening. In what was a relegation battle, Belgian striker Benteke scored a superb treble in the 3-3 draw with Chris Ramsey’s side. And, boss Sherwood has…

  • Aston Villa manager hints at striker’s return

    Aston Villa manager hints at striker’s return

    Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has hinted that striker Christian Benteke could return this weekend. The 23-year-old has been injured since April after ruptering his Achilles and missed Belgium’s world cup campaign during the summer but has returned to training. Speaking to the club’s official website, Lambert said they are monitoring the striker’s condition: “We’ll…

  • For Mourinho, Costa has to succeed

    For Mourinho, Costa has to succeed

    Contribution by Asa Clark @cfcasa After scoring 36 goals in all competitions, helping them win La Liga and reach the Champions League final for Atletico Madrid, it looks like Chelsea will finally have a current and in-form world class and not forgetting a ‘Mourinho’ type striker in Diego Costa. The fee is reported to be…