The England striker, who became a popular figure at Fratton Park during his one-season spell back in 2001-02 campaign, has been linked with a return to Pompey this summer after kicking his heels on the Anfield bench.
But Benitez will not let him leave on the cheap.
Benitez said: 'Crouch wants to play every week but knows he must fight it out with Fernando Torres.
'We keep seeing Portsmouth linked with the player but we have had no offer as yet.
'A £15m price tag for Crouch would not be unreasonable.'

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