Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is reportedly set to undergo a medical with Liverpool following the Reds' decision to meet the Belgian's £32.5 million release clause.
Sky Sports reported on Thursday that long-rumoured Liverpool target Benteke was finally set for a move to Anfield:
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) July 17, 2015
With the 24-year-old's release clause having been met, Benteke's departure from Villa is seemingly imminent.
BBC Sport's Ben Smith reports that Benteke is set to undergo his medical on Merseyside, while also clearing up recent speculation concerning Manchester United's supposed interest in the Belgium international:
Latest on Cristian Benteke is that #LFC have made this £32.