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Liverpool Transfer News: Christian Benteke Backed, Latest Marco Reus Rumours

Former Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes Christian Benteke will prove to be a "terrific signing" for Liverpool.

Benteke is on the verge of completing a move to Anfield after the Reds triggered his £32.5 million buyout clause, reported by BBC Sport's Ben Smith. He will land Villa a huge profit after Lambert signed the player from Genk for £7 million in 2012, noted by Smith.

Lambert believes Benteke will endear himself to the Kop, as he told Sky Sports:

I think he is going to do great.