Tottenham are set to complete a deal to sign England
striker Darren Bent from Charlton.
The 23-year-old turned down a move to West Ham last week after the
Hammers had agreed a £17m fee with Championship side Charlton for
his services.
Bent will instead move to Spurs, even though their valuation of the
player is some way short of the Addicks' after they had a £13m bid
turned down.
The two clubs are believed to have reached a compromise on
Wednesday.
Liverpool were also interested in Bent, but they have instead
turned their attentions to Atletico Madrid's Spanish striker
Fernando Torres.
If Bent had decided to join West Ham he would have rejoined manager
Alan Curbishley, who spent £2.75m to bring the striker to Charlton
from Ipswich two years ago.
Bent turned down a move to Upton Park in the hope of Spurs or
Liverpool making a move for him.
When Spurs capture their man, they may allow Jermain Defoe to leave
White Hart Lane, with Manchester United and Aston Villa linked with
the 24-year-old.