David Bentley

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Talented young forward who completed a permanent move to Blackburn from Arsenal in January 2006, following a successful initial loan spell - and celebrated by scoring a hat-trick in the 4-3 win against Manchester United the following day. The former England Under-18 captain prefers to operate in a deep-lying role but has also been used in wide midfield. Spent the 2004/05 season on loan with Norwich City. Transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in July 2008, and started for the first time with the England senior squad on February 6th 2008.

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Tottenham Hotspur winger David Bentley has admitted that his side have become a laughing stock after making a dismal start to the new Premier League season. Spurs have so far earned just two points from seven games and summer signing Bentley is aware that things need to change in the very near future. He told The Sun: "I know people are having a laugh at the fact we are bottom of the league at... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur's new £15million signing David Bentley says he did not consider moving anywhere else when he decided to leave Blackburn Rovers earlier this summer. Twenty-three-year-old England international Bentley could eventually cost Spurs £17million, having penned a contract that could run for up to six years at White Hart Lane to end a three-year stint at Ewood Park. Former Arsenal... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the capture of Blackburn Rovers' England winger David Bentley for a fee that could eventually reach £17million. The 23-year-old, who has won six caps for his country, had spent three seasons at Ewood Park, scoring 21 goals in 133 appearances before opting to leave for Spurs for an initial fee of £15million. Bentley started his career in north London with... [more»]

Blackburn chairman John Williams has confirmed that Rovers are locked in talks with Tottenham about David Bentley's proposed transfer to White Hart Lane. The 23-year-old informed Rovers earlier in the summer of his wish to quit Ewood Park after three seasons with the club. Earlier this month Williams revealed he had received and rejected two bids - believed to be from Aston Villa and Tottenham... [more»]

David Bentley has moved a step closer to the exit door after Blackburn Rovers admitted for the first time that they will listen to offers for the unsettled midfielder. Bentley, 23, informed Rovers earlier in the summer of his wish to quit Ewood Park after three seasons with the club. The England international cited his desire to play Champions League football for his reason to seek a move and,... [more»]