Bent Drags On

Wasnt the last goal by Defoe against Charlton? Forgive me if I'm wrong but I remember that being pretty tasty. The goals vs Villa at home in the 2-1 win were choice too...so not sure I agree with your point there.

Besides it surely doesnt matter how spectacular they are as long as he scores them? Even with the TV money I still don't think at 15 million Bent is cheap yes he scored goals for a struggling side, but as the article ezza posted points out he was the focus of a 4-5-1 formation, don't get me wrong I do think he is a good player just not worth the money bandied about. Especially not breaking our transfer record for a 3rd or 4th striker. And can't see anyway spending 6 mill on Mido. Although I would be delighted to be proved wrong.

I take ya point.

It's difficult to judge whether 15m is over priced until the end of the summer. We know the lad can score goals in the premiership. A good goalscorer is worth their weight in gold. If Defoe signs a new deal we probably wouldn't need to pursue Bent. However, that isn't the case, Defoe mustn't be allowed to leave for nowt so we're forced into a situation whereby we must sign a top striker and get whatever we can for Defoe.

Seriously, if Defoe goes what other striker would you want to sign ( realistic ) ? Charlton got relegated and are forced to consider to sell. Most other clubs aren't going to let their strikers depart. Im struggling to think of an alternative to Bent.

Welll....Nugent is being touted for 7 milion, he is surely half as good as Bent? And he's got one more goal at international level That would then leave us cash for Petrov or Sneijder.

My preference of course is that Defoe DOES sign a new contract so that this situation wouldn't be an issue.

It seems as though Henry will go to Barca for 16m. OK he's older than Bent but if your comparing prices and prices only then Bent for 17m is silly.

I'm with Spur'don on Bent.

D. Bent has scored 20+ goals for the last 3 seasons, has demonstarted his salt as a point -man (exactly the cover we need for Berba, as NEITHER Defoe or Keano can). He's fast, skilful and a GOOD finisher AND

...he's only JUST turned 23...

FFS.... I disagree that 15mil is a lot of money. Proof will be at the end of window.

So long as we also invest in LM and defence, it will be money well spent. Can you imagine Spurs announicing Bent's signature, together with Kaboul and Petrov.

Those will be VERY tasty (and realistic). As has been mooted around, I believe we'll keep our 1st team squad pretty much intact (obviously getting rid of Mido and Murphy) which will help continuity and that WILL win us CL qualification and a Cup next season . ....

Couldn't be a better weekend with news that Henry is off and Wenger following next season

All together now ...

COME - ON - YOU - SPURS ! ....COME - ON - YOU - SPURS ! ...
COME - ON - YOU - SPURS !

See you tonight gents

Quote from someone who shares my feelings about Dent. Sounds like the deal's done already ......

Joe Royle believes Tottenham are landing themselves a bargain in £16 million signing Darren Bent.
Bent agreed terms with Spurs last night and is expected to complete his move from Charlton Athletic over the weekend.

Despite the hefty price-tag, Royle, who worked with Bent at Ipswich, told the Daily Mail: "If I was Darren, I would sit myself down with an armful of Gary Lineker DVDs and study them.


"They have very similar attributes. People would say there wasn't a lot more to Lineker's game than scoring goals, which always made me smile because scoring goals is what the game is all about. He was probably the best in the game at getting behind defenders and finishing.

"Lineker's movement and desire and aggression to get on to the ball would be a great example for Darren to follow. All the attributes are there and there's no reason why he can't get to the level Lineker did."

Royle believes Tottenham offer the perfect opportunity for Bent to dispel any fears over his mammoth price tag, while forcing his way back into England manager Steve McClaren's thinking.

"He has to do it on a bigger stage," conceded Royle. "The prices are amazing but it's all down to supply and demand. He is one of the top goalscorers in the division. There are still holes in his game and he has to fill all those holes if he is to be successful at international level. But he's a young lad learning his job. He is not shy of work or dedication."

The transfer inflation started in January - Villa paying 10m for Ashley Young, a player with just 3 PL goals to his name. What has he done since. I'm confident 15m will be a bargain. This lad is gonna score. Some people said Everton overpaid for AJ but you couldn't get him now for 8.5m.

Bent has more attributes than Defoe. Secondly, we're we the club who just couldn't score ( at least away ) around Christmas time.