Spurs complete Bentley deal

TottenhamTottenham have completed the signing of David Bentley from Blackburn for a fee that could rise to £17million.

Spurs have been chasing the England international all summer and have finally landed their man for an initial £15million after holding further talks with Rovers officials.

Bentley has penned a bumper six-year deal at White Hart Lane and will be unveiled at a press conference today before joining the rest of his new team-mates on the pre-season trip to Holland.

A statement from Tottenham plc read: "Tottenham Hotspur plc is pleased to announce that agreement has been reached with Blackburn Rovers for the transfer of the registration of the England international midfielder, David Bentley, age 23 years, to Tottenham Hotspur FC for a total consideration of £15million and up to an additional £2million payable upon future performances.

"The player's contract is for a period of up to six years."


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