2. Marcus Bent - Contract Expires June 2007
David
Moyes thanks Macus for his efforts, especially last season.
Moyesy
says:"We are sorry to lose Marcus. He has done well
for us but he felt it was time to move on and he was keen to get
back to London if possible. I
think he felt that he hadn't played as often as he'd liked, so
for both parties I think it has worked out well. We can only thank
him for what he has done for us. He did magnificently well last
season. He played a big part in one of our most successful seasons.
But I thought the price we got for him was right and it was time
for him to move on."(17/01/06).
As
we EXCLUSIVELY revealed this morning Marcus has signed for Charlton.
OK we were wrong about the fee. We said £2m, but he went
for £2.5m. What's half a million between mates? Well actually
it means Everton have made over £2m profit on Bent, as we
signed him for only £450,000. Lets hope the money will help
towards buying a replacement. Don't hold your breathe. (15/01/06)
Bluekipper
are led to believe that Marcus will defo leave this month to Charlton
for £2m. We can't reveal our spy if we did we would have
to kill you. (15/01/06)
Marcus
could be on his way soon. Moyes could use the money to buy a forward
who is interested and can score goals. (13/01/06)
You're
havin a laff! With a name like Beppe, you must be.
Sampdoria
boss, Beppe Marotta says: "It's a fantasy the news
about Bent, so is the same as for the rumour according to which
we would be negotiating for Vieri." (05/01/06)
Sources
in Italy are saying, Sampdoria are ready to make a surprise £3million
swoop for Marcus. (04/01/06)
Charlton
are again reported to be interested in Marcus, but Moyesy is not
so sure.
Moyesy says:
"With
the numbers we have in our squad I won't be doing business on
Marcus, and certainly not at that price. I think it will be a
tight transfer window for us in terms of what we can bring in.
We know what we'd like but, given the money involved, we most
likely won't be able to do what we want." (24/12/05)
More
rumblings about Marcus going to Charlton over the weekend. (18/12/05)
Charlton
are thought to be interested in Marcus. With Beattie and Ferguson
now up front, and Everton thought to be signing the striker they
didn't sign at the beginning of the season, Marcus could link
up with the other Bent. (08/11/05)
Marcus scored six goals in 37 starts last season. It remains to
be seen if he can hold on to his place with the likes of Beattie
and Vaughan now challenging him. Man City and Wigan may be interested.
(14/09/05)
Blue
Kipper says:

Signed
By Charlton