Everton and Chelsea are both keen on Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke.
Everton are not the only team to be linked with a surprise move for Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke.
The Mail report the Toffees face competition from champions Chelsea, who are still reeling from missing out on ex-Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku.
Benteke is an international teammate of Lukaku who plays with a similarly physical style, is strong in the air, and capable of leading the line on his own.
Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke
Palace are reluctant to sell the Belgian, and it is reported they would only consider a sale if it allowed them to recoup the £27 million fee they spent last summer.
The Eagles spent big to sign Benteke from Liverpool after a disappointing season spent at Anfield after a big move from Aston Villa.
Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke
Benteke certainly has a point to prove on Merseyside but he could be strongly tempted by the opportunity to play for Premier League champions Chelsea, who can also give him a chance to play in the Champions League.
The £27 million Palace are demanding will not deter big spending Everton, whose finances have just been boosted from the sale of Lukaku for three times the price.
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