Charlton won't bend on Bent fee

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The Hammers had a £17million bid for Bent accepted by relegated Charlton last week, but the 23-year-old turned down a switch to Upton Park in the hope of moving to White Hart Lane or Anfield. But Spurs' reported offer is way below Charlton's valuation, and chief executive Peter Varney insists they will not be forced into accepting a lower bid for their prized asset.

"We have a valuation of Darren and we will not sell for less than that," Varney told the South London Press.

"There have been other bids and they don't meet our valuation. West Ham matched our valuation and that was why they were given permission last week to speak to Darren.

"No other club has managed that and as things stand Darren will be staying with Charlton. He is our player and under contract to us."