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Spurs step up Bentley chase

29 Jul 2008 - 14:38:43

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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 - for the former Arsenal trainee.

Williams has now told the BBC that, although the club have been in discussions with Spurs, he has yet to accept a bid for the England winger.

Meanwhile, Rovers target Mark Bresciano insists he is happy to stay at Palermo.

Paul Ince had been monitoring the 28-year-old Australian, who said: "I don't want to repeat last season, as I'm concentrated on Palermo and I will be happy to stay.

"I will work and prepare myself like a Palermo player and I have asked my agent not to call me unless there is a concrete approach.

"I want to stay as focused as possible, but if things have to change then I'll evaluate them as they happen."