Agent of Aston Villa striker says Belgian will love to leave

The Belgian striker has been reportedly interested in a move away from the Midland club.

Kismet Eris who is the agent of the 24-year-old striker has been heard on recording allegedly telling an Aston Villa supporter pretending to be a Premier League manager that the striker will do everything he can legally to get a transfer away.

In the recording, Eris was filmed talking to the fan with the Facebook name, Ty TeeBee Bracey that  Benteke wants to play European football for a bigger club.

Eris confirms Benteke wishes to play European football for a club higher up the Premier League and does not plan on signing a new contract.

The supporter prank called Eris and left a voicemail pretending to be a manager of a top-flight cup.

Eris called back and can he beard saying: "There is one thing for sure, he will not sign a new contract. I am waiting on a phone call from Tom Fox, I have to meet him."

When asked if Benteke has a release clause, Eris replied: "concerning about that stuff I prefer not to talk. One thing for sure is that Christian will do whatever is possible legally, by insisting if he has to, to leave Aston Villa. That is not because he is not happy at all, it’s because just he wants to play for a higher team.

"Whatever happens he will not sign a new contract, but I can only talk about a new contract when it is proposed. As for now, there is nothing."

Liverpool according to reports, are preparing a bid for Benteke.

Aston Villa has put a £32.5million buyout clause on the striker and manager Tim Sherwood insists the club will not accept less.

Aston Villa are however reportedly fighting to keep the striker with a record £57,000 per week.