Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Darren Bent is reportedly hoping for a move to Newcastle or Everton with his Tottenham days numbered after manager Harry Redknapp splashed out £15.75 million to lure 'love rival' Jermain Defoe. According to a report in The Mirror, Redknapp is willing to listen to offers for the misfit striker with Bent said to be keen to resurrect his career in the north of England. Despite Defoe singing Bent's praises upon his return to Spurs, it is said the pair do not see eye-to-eye fuelled by several disagreements during the former Portsmouth striker's first stint at White Hart Lane and namely Bent's failure to land a date with Defoe's ex-girlfirend, reality TV star Chantelle Houghton. Furthermore, it is understood Bent's relationship with several team-mates has seriously deteriorated following a dressing-room incident last year after club captain Ledley King had returned from treatment on his troublesome knee in America. The £16.5million signing has struggled to make a desirable impact at the club since his then club record 2007 summer switch across the capital scoring 20 goals in 57 appearances. Although the 24-year-old was Tottenham's only source of goals at the beginning of the season, with 12 goals to his name in all competitions, his last strike came against Watford in the Carling Cup five games ago. Indeed, the recent fine form of Russian frontman Roman Pavlyuchenko has seen Bent once again slip down the Spurs pecking order with Defoe's arrival set to limit his first team opportunities further. However Defoe attempted to play down reports of an ongoing rift between the pair and praised Bent's qualities in front of goal. 'I've always said even when he was at Ipswich Darren Bent was a great player and he's shown that by scoring a lot of goals,' insisted Defoe. 'I don't think about being the main man I just want to come in and help the club push on up the table all great players here.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35639 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 We could do a lot worse. Too expensive though I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That would mean actually outlaying big money on the first team so we can rule that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20193 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 yes please. pace and a physical presence up front. exactly what we need. can't see it happening though cos he's cost at least £10m being english at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That would mean actually outlaying big money on the first team so we can rule that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Tell them they can have Given for Bent and Bale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Can we afford him? No. Does he currently play for Rangers? No. Will we sign him? No. To be fair, its a bit like N'Zog saying he wants to go to Arsenal, it wont happen but for different reasons, they dont want Zog, we cant afford and wont buy Bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Would be happy with him for £10m. Can't see it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892 0 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) That would mean actually outlaying big money on the first team so we can rule that one out. Just like Coloccini then. Edited January 10, 2009 by 1892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That would mean actually outlaying big money on the first team so we can rule that one out. Just like Coloccini then. Things have changed since then man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20193 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 ashley might spend that kind of money again but i think he'd want to sell given or shift owen from the wage bill first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6453 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sorry but FUCKING COBBLERS. As if he'd come out and say he wants to come to our clusterfuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sorry but FUCKING COBBLERS. As if he'd come out and say he wants to come to our clusterfuck? Exactly, you've got to worry about the mental health of anyone who would come out and say they want to play for us currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6098 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 With Martins and Bent as our front 2 id happily tell owen to fuck off right now and hawk him to the highest bidder to finance the deal. Along with Nzogbia, Barton, Smith, Xisco, Taylor and Enrique. We must be able to make £20odd million off that lot. Bent, Bullard, Riise and a couple of others would do nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6321 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That would mean actually outlaying big money on the first team so we can rule that one out. I can see Spurs offering him to us in exchange for Owen tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That would mean actually outlaying big money on the first team so we can rule that one out. I can see Spurs offering him to us in exchange for Owen tbh. I would definitely take that deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjquick 0 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Would gladly have him, Highly doubt it will happen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3284 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Englihs over hyped and too expensive "can have give for bent and bale" can they fuck Cut the blue wire Bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 89 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 not worth the price he's going to be badied around for. i reckon spuds'll take 12 mill for him or swap with owen. owen wouldn't go their though as he's on double ( or more) of what any spurs players on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bror 0 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I doubt owen would agree to it anyway, there are better teams he could get into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6098 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 They want Zoggy. Zoggy plus £5mil should get him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 He was never in a million years worth the money they paid for him, they should be lucky to get half of it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally 0 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That would mean actually outlaying big money on the first team so we can rule that one out. Just like Coloccini then. Hadn't realised we had sold a bunch of players yet in this window... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 He was never in a million years worth the money they paid for him, they should be lucky to get half of it back. I would say Bent is worth £10m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Despite Defoe singing Bent's praises upon his return to Spurs, it is said the pair do not see eye-to-eye fuelled by several disagreements during the former Portsmouth striker's first stint at White Hart Lane and namely Bent's failure to land a date with Defoe's ex-girlfirend, reality TV star Chantelle Houghton.lolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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