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Comolli slams Bent rumours

18 Jan 2008 - 15:43:18

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Tottenham Hotspur's sporting director Damien Comolli has dismissed reports suggesting that his club are prepared to allow England striker Darren Bent to leave White Hart Lane this month.

The 23-year-old has scored five times in 20 appearances for Spurs this season, following his club record £16.5million arrival from Charlton Athletic, but has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot.

However, Comolli has rubbished suggestions that Bent could be allowed to move on, with West Ham United rumoured to be showing an interest.

The Frenchman told his club's official website: "The majority of the reports that I have read are completely wide of the mark.

"I feel it is important to clarify a couple of things that are unhelpful - namely that reports that Darren Bent is for sale are totally inaccurate and, furthermore, we are not in the market for any strikers."