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Christian Benteke and Crystal Palace set for split

Christian Benteke is facing the exit door at Crystal Palace, it has been revealed.

The Telegraph says the Belgium centre-forward is prepared to leave Selhurst Park this summer in search of regular first team action.

Benteke has managed one goal and one assist in 20 appearances for Palace this Premier League campaign.

Interestingly, the agent of CSKA Moscow striker Fedor Chalov revealed contact with Palace boss Roy Hodgson over the weekend.

Benteke has just over a year to run on his current Palace deal.

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