We tried the cheap option for many years, now it's time to solve a problem that has been at the club since promotion. A goalscorer that we desperately need. Whether benteke is the answer remains to be seen, however with someone, who scored many goals for struggling Aston villa side. He ticks many boxes. E.g hold up play, good in the air. He worked well in a 433 formation for villa.

Andy Johnson Magic, He wears a Magic Hat
When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!

we probably ask about a loan for benteke

Andy Johnson Magic, He wears a Magic Hat
When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!

I'm split as to whether this is the best move for us. "Fairly low risk"? Certainly not. It's not about injury (there's insurance to cover this) but it's all about performance and results.
On balance I think I'd take the risk. But it's a huge risk. Imagine if we're in the Championship next season with a mega wage bill and a star striker who's flopped in the premier league for 2 successive seasons.
It's a HUGE risk - but I think I'd take it.

already got 3 good players, on the cheap, really. you have to overspend for a striker. and here is one that is a proven PL goal scorer - how many of them are on the market?

chelsea paid 33M for batshuayi and the reports are already that he's not ready for the PL yet. and we were going to pay buckets for him.

30M is a big gamble but it's probably the lowest risk of any options out there.

It makes sound sense to me, given that we sold Gayle for£10m and have received a small fortune in tv money this year.

His signing should in all likelihood, see the Eagles soaring up the table and last season's second half performance will be a distant memory.

Let's get this signing done and dusted.

We don't know yet. The comments he wanted to fight for his LFC place came from the agent. If we've only made a bid of £25 mil then it isn't up to Benteke yet anyway. There are rumours that personal terms have been agreed, the way it's sometimes done these days.

My guess is that he'd prefer a bigger club but will have to move being 4th or 5th choice at LFC. CPFC is a chance for CB to revive his career. Mess it up and he'll never fulfil potential.

COYP