Tottenham this morning confirmed the signing of David Bentley from Blackburn will cost them an initial £15million, potentially rising to £17million.
A statement from Tottenham plc read: "Tottenham Hotspur plc is pleased to announce that agreement has been reached with Blackburn Rovers for the transfer of the registration of the England international midfielder, David Bentley, age 23 years, to Tottenham Hotspur FC for a total consideration of £15million and up to an additional £2million payable upon future performances.
"The player's contract is for a period of up to six years."