West Ham sign Bent for 17m

[cobain]

He could of made that clear in his post :whatever:

What the hell was I thinking!

[thesilverfoxlfc]

What the hell was I thinking!

You werent

[livvy145]

HAMMERS' BENT BID COLLAPSES
By Tom Adams - Created on 14 Jun 2007

Sky Sports News understands Darren Bent has turned down the chance to join West Ham United.

The Charlton striker had been in talks with former manager Alan Curbishley on Thursday, and was expected to undergo a medical at Upton Park on Friday.

However, the England international has opted against a move to East London, leaving West Ham frustrated in their pursuit of Curbishley's former charge.

The Hammers are believed to be the only club to have matched Charlton's asking price for Bent, and it remains to be seen whether their failure to agree terms with the 23-year-old will provoke rival suitors to make their move.

Tottenham are understood to be keen on the Valley star, whilst Liverpool and Valencia have also been linked with Bent following Charlton's relegation.

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson revealed earlier on Thursday he was hoping to announce a major signing in the coming days but, if Bent was the mystery man, then the Icelandic businessman may have to rethink his plans

[Biff]

Lets do a Yossi and offer them £1m.......

[thesilverfoxlfc]

My worst fears.....he looks to be holding out for Spurs and even us, maybe he got a call to say we or Spurs were interested and hold off.

The problem i see is the price Spurs or us wont pay 17 million. So i expect Bent to ask Charlton to lower there asking price in the next week

plus an example of........... Money cant buy you everything

[anfieldanfield]

My worst fears.....he looks to be holding out for Spurs and even us, maybe he got a call to say we or Spurs were interested and hold off.
The problem i see is the price Spurs or us wont pay 17 million. So i expect Bent to ask Charlton to lower there asking price in the next week

plus an example of........... Money cant buy you everything

Probably true.

let;s hope Spurs sign him....

[Finnish_Red]

No way Rafa will blow 17M for Bent, absolutely no way.

[Rich]

**** AA, your plan is unravelling - we need all the ****e players signed up by other clubs.

[kemm1]

Hate to sound petty and bitter but if West Ham do **** like pay Bellamy £100k/week then I really hope they do a Leeds.