Reports: Liverpool to loan out Christian Benteke and pay some of his wages

Poor old Christian Benteke doesn't look like he's going to get a second season to prove his worth at Liverpool.

The former Aston Villa striker has scored eight goals in 27 games this season but has received criticism for missing some easy chances and lacking the movement required to link up with Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino. Now, according to various reports this morning, Jurgen Klopp is prepared to move the Belgian on. West Ham have been alerted to Benteke's impending availability but several other European sides would be interested in signing the 25-year-old. Were Benteke to remain in England, his wages may prove a stumbling block for any transfer. The most likely option, according to The Times, is for the forward to go out on loan with Liverpool stumping up a portion of his £120,000-a-week wages. The Mirror claim West Ham would be willing to pay £80,000 per week, leaving Liverpool with a £40k bill left to pay or £2m over the course of a year. Costly business.