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Liverpool striker Danny Ings insists he’s unfazed by the imminent arrival of Christian Benteke in a £32.5million deal.

The England Under-21s striker has made a promising start to his Reds career on the pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia but he knows that competition for places is about to increase.

The ECHO understands that Benteke will undergo his medical on Monday after Liverpool triggered the release clause in his contract.

A decision will then be taken about whether the Belgium international flies out to join up with Brendan Rodgers’ squad for the final leg of the tour in Kuala Lumpur.

The Reds face a Malaysia XI on Friday before returning to Merseyside.

Ings will compete with Benteke, Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge, when he’s fit, for a first-team spot but the former Burnley frontman is ready for the challenge.

“At a club like this it is expected to sign top players,” Ings said.

“It can only lift you as a player because it is all competition to get that starting place.

“I moved here knowing that there was going to be big signings here on top of the quality that is already here.

“For me it is all about developing and being the best I can be every day and try to compete against those players.

“It is only good additions for me to train and play alongside.

“It is all down to the staff and manager who picks the side. All you can do is improve every day and do the best you can day in day out.”

Once the Benteke deal is complete, the Reds’ focus will turn to off-loading those strikers who are surplus to requirements.

Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini, who were both left out of the tour, have no future at Anfield.

Rickie Lambert is also expected to move on in search of more game-time following a frustrating first campaign at Anfield.