CRYSTAL PALACE are closing in on a deal for another forward – Christian Benteke’s brother.
Jonathan Benteke is available on a free transfer and is set to follow in his older sibling’s footsteps to Selhurst Park.
IMAGE: PA:Press Association
IMAGE: PA:Press Association
Belgium newspaper Het Laatse Nieuws is claiming that the 21-year-old striker will move to south London.
He mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Belgian Pro League side S.V. Zulte Waregem this summer, so as a free agent, he can still sign for the Eagles outside of the transfer window.
Crystal Palace fans will not be too excited by his goalscoring pedigree, however, after he found the net just once in 17 appearances last season.
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Benteke Jnr is unlikely to go straight into Alan Pardew’s senior squad.
It is expected that he will begin his time at Palace with the club’s second string, or he could possibly even go straight out on loan.
Big brother Christian Benteke made his debut for Palace last weekend following his club-record £27m transfer from Liverpool.
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