Christian Benteke is ready to fight for his place at Liverpool and snub interest from West Ham and Crystal Palace, reports say.
The Belgium striker has fallen down Jurgen Klopp’s pecking order and has been strongly linked with a move to London this summer.
Palace saw their opening bid for Benteke rejected by the Reds, who hope to recoup the £32.5m they spent on the player last summer.
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While Liverpool’s asking price may prevent Palace and West Ham from launching further moves, Benteke is reportedly now hoping to break back into Klopp’s plans.
The Daily Telegraph say Benteke, who is currently on holiday following Euro 2016, intends to make an immediate impression when he returns to Anfield.
It is claimed the club still hope to offload the former Genk star but that Benteke is ready to stay in Merseyside and fight for his place.
Benteke, 25, scored 10 goals for Liverpool last season but only started 14 Premier League games.
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