Tottenham remain confident winning the race for Blackburn Rovers winger David Bentley.
The Independent says Spurs are closing in on an offer for the Blackburn winger Bentley and are confident that the 23-year-old England international will choose them ahead of Aston Villa, who have made the first move by lodging a bid of £10m. That falls far short of the valuation placed on Bentley by Rovers, who are seeking up to £17m for their prize asset.
It is unlikely that Spurs will want to offer that much, especially as they know Bentley wants to quit Blackburn after informing them at the end of last season that he had no intention of signing a new, improved contract.
Spurs are prepared to negotiate with Blackburn over a series of players they are willing to offer in part exchange, which include the goalkeeper Paul Robinson, although he continues to interest Villa and may prefer to move there.
Tottenham are furious with Rafa Benitez after the Liverpool manager admitted Robbie Keane was on his shopping list.
The
Guardian says Benitez has riled Tottenham by going public with his wish to bring Keane to Liverpool. Having already angered Martin O'Neill, his managerial counterpart at Aston Villa, with his persistent courting of Gareth Barry, the Spaniard provoked amazement at White Hart Lane yesterday by confirming his interest in their Irish forward.
Liverpool would have to pay at least £20m to sign Keane, but there remains a confidence at Anfield that business can be done.
Tottenham are furious with Rafa Benitez after the Liverpool manager admitted Robbie Keane was on his shopping list.
The
Guardian says Benitez has riled Tottenham by going public with his wish to bring Keane to Liverpool. Having already angered Martin O'Neill, his managerial counterpart at Aston Villa, with his persistent courting of Gareth Barry, the Spaniard provoked amazement at White Hart Lane yesterday by confirming his interest in their Irish forward.
Liverpool would have to pay at least £20m to sign Keane, but there remains a confidence at Anfield that business can be done.
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos wants to keep winger Aaron Lennon.
The Independent says Ramos won't consider offering Lennon as part of a deal for Blackburn's David Bentley, although it would appear he would struggle to command a place in his preferred position of the right flank if the Rovers man is signed.
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