Age: 24 Club: Aston Villa Nationality: Belgian Estimated market value: £8million-£12million League apps (2014-15): 19 League goals (2014-15): 3 Christian Benteke has endured a frustrating season, ruined by injury and poor form, and his inability to find the back of a net on a regular basis this campaign has been a significant factor behind Aston Villa's struggles. However, Benteke has undoubted ability - and his performance against Newcastle at St James' Park last weekend proved he is brilliant at holding the ball up and causing the opposition defence any number of problems. Despite only scoring three goals in 19 Premier League appearances this term, his overall record in the English top flight reads: played 76, scored 32. This transfer would likely require Villa to get relegated - but if they did, then Newcastle should definitely try and raid the Birmingham club for a striking bargain.
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