Liverpool have rejected a fresh bid of £30 million from Crystal Palace for Christian Benteke.

Although the offer matches the Merseyside club’s valuation, such are the terms of the deal it is not acceptable to Liverpool.

Palace offered an initial £23 million with a further £7 million in add-ons. Those clauses are not considered realistic and Liverpool want much more upfront for the Belgian.

For a deal to go ahead, the £30 million package will have to be reframed by the London club.

Benteke has already made it known he is keen to make the switch to Selhurst Park. An offer of £25 million was rejected earlier this summer but it was long expected Palace would revive negotiations.