Spurs and Liverpool battle for £12 million midfielder !

Tottenham have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Blackburn winger David Bentley according to reports in The People today.

The England winger joined Blackburn in 2006 from Norwich and his domestic and international career has taken off from there. His electrifying performances in the league have earned the 23 year old a call up to the England first team.

Liverpool were thought to be interested in signing the winger this Summer with a £12 million bid, however Spurs have now come into the equation, supposedly with an offer of £7 million plus Aaron Lennon and Hossam Ghaly.

I personally think a move to either of the above clubs would further Bentley's career and help cement his place at right wing in the England team.

United to make record-breaking bid for French striker

Manchester United are set to make a record-breaking bid of £30 million for Lyon striker Karim Benzema. The French striker has long been linked with a move to the Premier League after impressing for Lyon during the sides match against Sir Alex Ferguson's men.



Benzema, 20, is widely regarded as one of Europe's hottest properties although it is thought that he wants to stay at lyon for at least one more season. But Ferguson is expected now to make a £30 million bid to tempt to Lyon to let Benzema leave the club.

I personally would love to see Benzema in the Premier League although I can't for see it happening this summer. He is a terrific talent with a superb finish on him and he would be a great signing for any of Europe's top clubs. I do feel however that £30 million may be a bit much for such a young player.