Crystal Palace are prepared to up their bid for Liverpool striker Christain Beneteke, according to reports.

After having a bid £20m for West Brom Saido Berahino turned down, the Daily Mail reports that the Eagles have lodged another bid for the Reds' Belgian striker.

Last time round there was £27m on the table, but the Eagles have increased that to £30m.

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When the transfer window opened in June, Benteke has said that he wants to stay and fight for his place at Anfield.

He said: "I still have a contract at Liverpool and I'd like to stay there, if I remain in the coach's plans.

"If that's not the case, it will become difficult to stay."

He added: “When Klopp arrived I saw that I wasn't in his plans. That was frustrating because I knew that during my first season at Aston Villa he wanted me.

“But we had several discussions together - I respect and I understand his decisions."

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