This Summers 'Nightmare' Signing...

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If we get Bent then its another second prize, for me anyway. If we do get a new striker then it has to be a proven performer at the highest level.

I dont dislike Bent per se, i just fail to see what he offers us that we dont already have, hes not the 20 goal a season player we so desperately need IMO, theres a lot better out there, and to sign him would for me be a massive disappointment and no sign of intent from Rafa whatsoever.

I can see what you are saying in a way, he is a definite risk - however he has scored a decent number of goals (27 in 60 games in the league) for Charlton who are not a great or particularly attacking team. His movement is good, meaning we would loose little from what we have currently, while adding his propensity to get in the box and his proven PL scoring record.

Given infinite funds he is not my first choice striker. However I do think he would be an very good addition. To me a new striker is a secondary priority to getting midfielders who offer a goal threat and can unlock a packed defence. In that context I think Bent would shine.