Aston Villa to keep Benteke

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has been forced to deny reports that he is looking to sell his star striker Christian Benteke. The Belgian forward has been a revelation since moving to Villa Park.

“Christian has been excellent for us. He is a big strong lad but he can also play,” said Lambert.


“If he keeps progressing the way he has so far, he will be an incredible player. I have to hold onto Benteke. He’s going nowhere.


“I have run out of things to say about Christian. He is not the finished article but he has been excellent for us and a fans’ favourite.


“You have to be a good player to get into the current Belgium side and he has scored plenty of goals for them already.


“He might not peak for a few years yet. He’s only 21 and can be anything he wants.”