Liverpool bids for Benteke.

Liverpool are set to meet Christian Benteke’s £32.5 million release clause in the coming days, Goal understands. The Reds have embarked on a major recruitment drive this summer but are seeking further reinforcements to their forward line, despite already signing Danny Ings from Burnley and welcoming Divock Origi into the fold following his loan spell at Lille. Benteke has subsequently emerged as the Reds’ key target and, fresh from selling Raheem Sterling to Manchester City for £49m, Liverpool are set to table an offer that will trigger his buy-out clause. Benteke will then be permitted to hold talks with the Reds ahead of a move, and securing the Belgian’s signature would represent something of a coup given rival interest in the 24-year-old.