Source: TheGuardian
Crystal Palace in talks with Christian Benteke over new contract
• Striker’s deal expires next summer and he could leave for free• Palace also discussing deal with centre-back James TomkinsCrystal Palace are in talks with Christian Benteke over a new contract as they seek to ensure their record signing does not depart on a free transfer next summer.Benteke, one of the club’s highest earners having joined for £27m from Liverpool in summer 2016, had a productive first campaign under Alan Pardew and Sam Allardyce but has scored only four goals in his past 50 top-flight appearances. Related: John Lundstram strikes to give Sheffield United victory over Crystal Palace Continue reading......read full article
