Friday, June 15, 2007

Bent could go Tottenham...


Darren Bent has turned down West Ham. Leaving Tottenham in pole position to bid for the Charlton Athletic striker after the Championship clubs relegation has been confirmed.

Charlton chief executive Peter Varney told his club's official website on Thursday: "We set a valuation for Darren and West Ham were the only club prepared to meet that valuation.

"This morning we gave them permission to speak to Darren, which he did, and he has decided not to join West Ham.

"We therefore look forward to Darren starting with us in the Championship next season, which is a massive boost to our chance of returning to the Premier League."
A West Ham spokesman confirmed the deal was not moving forward, adding: "A fee had been agreed between West Ham and Charlton but it was not possible to reach an agreement with the player.

"West Ham have been considering a number of options in terms of a new striker for the club and will now be pursuing alternatives."


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