Town: No Bent Bids - Ipswich Town News
Town say they have had no official interest in striker Marcus Bent, despite reports earlier this week linking West Brom and Portsmouth. While there have been no quotes from a West Brom source regarding Bent, Pompey boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest.
Although keen on the much-travelled Londonder, Redknapp says he won't pay a fee for him. Town are keen to recoup at least something of the £3 million they paid Blackburn for Bent in November 2001. A figure in the low hundred thousands is likely to be the asking price.
Bent, one of Town's highest-paid players with a year still to run on his contract, is also a target of former loan side Leicester City. However, the recently relegated Foxes are unable to pay a fee for the 26-year-old front man.
Scottish Premier League giants Celtic and Rangers were reported to have kept a close eye on Bent towards the end of last season.
Town will be keen to rid themselves of his wages - and those of Martijn Reuser and highest earner Pablo Couñago - as soon as possible. Those three are the only players still on Premiership contracts and all have a year left on their deals.
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