Christian Benteke

[Bender]

Christian Benteke's agent says a summer move could happen, but insists the striker's current focus is on helping Aston Villa to stay in the Premier League.
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The Belgium international has proved to be one of the signings of the season after scoring 15 goals for Villa since his £8million switch from Genk.

Benteke has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur as a result of his impressive form, although Villa manager Paul Lambert has warned clubs will have to dig deep to sign the 22-year-old.

The forward's representative Eris Kismet is not ruling out a summer sale if every party is happy and is not surprised other clubs are showing an interest in Benteke.

"It is normal that if you go to a club and do well, then other clubs will show an interest," said Kismet in the Daily Telegraph.
"Christian has shown that he can play in England so why not take the step up to the next level if the opportunity is there?

"At the end of the season, interested clubs will talk to Villa, but it has to be right for Villa, the buying club and Christian.

"If all three parties are agreeable, something could happen, but right now his focus is on Villa, helping them stay in the Premier League."

[Muddled]

Thanks for putting those last two paragraphs in bold, Bender.

[Bender]

Thanks for putting those last two paragraphs in bold, Bender.

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[Captain Stu]

I really don't think he's all that.

[Gingawaria]

I really don't think he's all that.

I've not been that impressed either. He was good against us, but then so was Matt Smith!

Hasn't done enough to warrant the hype surrounding him.

[baitman]

he isnt as bad as carroll, but he aint no drogba either. i wonder if villa think they'll get 20m for him

[saj]

He's decent, nothing more. Not good enough yet for a top team but in a few years he could be decent.

[little dave hedgehog]

He's decent, nothing more. Not good enough yet for a top team but in a few years he could be decent.

is he decent now, or isn't he?

[Muddled]

[Baracus]

He's decent, nothing more. Not good enough yet for a top team but in a few years he could be decent.

[saj]

is he decent now, or isn't he?

****ing hell I'm ****ed. I'm so tired. This is the first time I have gone into the office on a Monday in about 3 months. Even then, I got in at 11

I meant he is decent now but could go on to become outstanding like...errr.. Drogba.

[Captain Stu]

I've not been that impressed either. He was good against us, but then so was Matt Smith!

Hasn't done enough to warrant the hype surrounding him.

Innit.

The way the papers are implying clubs are clamoring over him you'd think we were talking about Benzema.

He's an inconsistent but talented player who looks better than he probably is because he's playing in a truly atrocious Aston Villa team.

Anyone paying more than £7-8M for him is absolutely mental.

[Rich]

If we're going for a big unit then lets sign Lukaku.

[danperkins]

He's has had a very good season in a poor,inexperienced Villa side, similar style to Demba Ba IMO... like to see how he finishes out the season and progresses next season to judge if he could step up to a better side.

[Bender]

If we're going for a big unit then lets sign Lukaku.

That ship has sailed