Bent Drags On

Andy Booth Age : 23 Joined : 11 Jun 2007 Posts : 559

15M. Aren't there any other better option?

Surprised

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Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2596

Don't quote me on this, but wouldnt 15 mil break our transfer record?

I mean, really, Darren Bent?

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Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2596

Look at the owners of the record before Berbatov, Rebov (ok ok, but when we first signed him he was the dog's).

Founding Father Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 1704

I think this piece from Jim at Topspurs sums up my feelings about Darren Bent perfectly.....

http://www.topspurs.com/newsnow/jmdview220607.htm

15m? Please tell me it's not true.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2576

Apparently it is true, Eric. Mad, but true.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2576

It should, of course, be put in to perspective - all the Premier League clubs have so much more money with this latest TV package that they've ever had before that things were bound to be daft.

Gary Stevens Age : 37 Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 1266

Yeah not so daft if we can cover the cost with Defoe. My preference without a doubt would be to keep Defoe although as he has yet to sign it may already be on the cards that he is ex spurs

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2596

Ezza that article is spot on.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

If I had to choose between Defoe or Bent I'd probably lean towards Bent. Lets not forget, Bent has scored plenty of goals in the last 2-3 seasons for a struggling side. Defoe was a first team regular, in fact the star player in 2004, who hasn't built on his early promise.

He is so damn lazy. Nowadays his goals tend to be unspectactular. Im afraid I remember him more for his failure to convert chances or for getting caught offside. The miss against Chelsea, which lets face it would have wrapped up the game and probably have got us a FA cup final against Man Utd was typical of Defoe in past two years.

I'm not saying he is a bad player, but compared to Bent I'd opt for the latter.

I also agree with GDG and Hairy - clubs have got richer. Remember, Charlton accepted 17m for Bent so 15m is kind of getting him on the cheap. We could be selling Mido for 6m. Man City are also about to throw silly cash about. 15m for a 23yrs striker who has scored +20 goals in the past 3 seasons isn't crazy.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2596

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.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

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.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2596

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 Razz

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.

Gary Stevens Age : 37 Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 1266

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.

Subject: Re: Bent Drags On Sat Jun 23 2007, 17:47

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 cheers

All together now ...

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