Tottenham are on the verge of announcing they have signed striker Darren Bent from Charlton, according to reports on Thursday.
The BBC claims that Spurs and Charlton agreed a fee for the striker on Wednesday.
The England international rejected a move to West Ham two weeks ago despite the Hammers offering £17million for his services. According to media reports, the 23-year-old had set his heart on moving to White Hart Lane.
It is thought that Bent is willing to accept up to £20,000-a-week less in wages than was on offer to him at Upton Park to join Spurs.
Should his arrival at Tottenham be confirmed, it is bound to prompt speculation that Jermain Defoe - already third choice behind Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov - could leave the club.
Bent made a wrong decision. He'd probably spend more time warming the bench than playing.
Cheers.
CK
Spurs agree fee for Addicks ace
Sky Sports News understands Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a fee to sign Darren Bent from Charlton Athletic.
Bent has been strongly tipped to move to White Hart Lane after Charlton's relegation from the Premier League last season.
West Ham United matched the Addicks' valuation of the striker earlier this month, only for the England international to reject a move to Upton Park.
Reports have persisted in recent days that Spurs have been closing in on the signing of the former Ipswich Town marksman.
According to Sky Sports News, Bent is now expected to undergo a medical on Friday before agreeing personal terms with Spurs.
Charlton chief executive Peter Varney told Sky Sports News earlier in the week that no other clubs had yet come up with an offer to match the asking price for the 23-year-old.
But it now appears that Spurs have met Charlton's demands, with previous reports suggesting West Ham had offered in the region of £17million.
If the North London club finalise a swoop for Bent, it would provide Martin Jol with an enviable forward line for next season, which also comprises Dimitar Berbatov, Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe.
spurs super aggressive....