Whatever the outcome, it needs to be resolved soon because we must have the squad playing together in pre season to be able to hit the ground running on opening day against WBA. Benteke says:

Yes - We get a great proven striker who will score double figures easily.

No - Fine, we more on to the next target.

We can't stall for too long on Benteke else we may miss out on other targets.

12/04/1993

Crystal Palace 4-1 Middlesbrough

The day a nine-year-old fell in love with the Eagles.

I love the phrase 'mercenary looking for another mill or two'. I'd be pretty mercenary for another mill or two. Why not be?

In practice he went from a bigger club than us to Liverpool, presumably to fulfil ambitions. Ambitions that we are not particularly likely to deliver.

I guess when you're in that place, you might just want another mill or two.

If you want to live in a world full of kindness, respect and love, try to show these qualities.

I expect Benteke is on holiday and not likely to cut his holiday short when it's Crystal Palace and about 5 weeks till the season starts.

I also expect his contract to have lots of details that need ironing out and he'll be happy to stall until he's back from hols to see if anyone bigger/richer decides they want him. I don't think they will.

COYP

Benteke went from a bigger club than us at that moment to an even bigger club. Its fair to say that it hasn't worked,so Liverpool should be prepared to take a loss on what they paid. If as reported he wants a pay rise to join us then I'm sorry but id rather we bought someone else.The premier league money has gone up,but everybodys has gone up, so there is no advantage buying from premier league (hence £28 million for Bolasie).

I'm not saying you're wrong but this site has it at £140k. [Link]

What's obscene but funny at the same time is the counter that tells you since you've been viewing the page how much Benteke has earned. There's only about 30 players on the site.

COYP

I thought you were talkibg about me for a minute ha ha.