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title: "Ings welcomes competition for places"
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author: "Sam Davies"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2015-07-17T20:48:40Z"
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# Ings welcomes competition for places

New signing Danny Ings says he isn’t fazed by the expected arrival of Belgium forward Christian Benteke.

Liverpool have activated the Aston Villa forward’s £32.5m release clause in his contract.

Ings, 22, has made a positive impact during his first two appearances for the club whilst on their pre-season tour of Australia and Asia.

Speaking to the *Liverpool Echo*, Ings said: *“At a club like this it is expected to sign top players.*

*“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.”*

It is understood that Benteke will have his medical on Merseyside on Monday before the club make a decision whether or not to fly him out for the last game on the tour on Friday.

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Ings, however, is looking forward to playing alongside any new additions Brendan Rodgers makes during the summer.

*“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,”* added Ings.

*“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 Benteke arrives at Anfield, the Liverpool hierarchy will looks to offload current strikers Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert.