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West Ham United have been urged to make a bold financial move to lure Ivan Toney back to the Premier League, with former England striker Darren Bent suggesting the club should pay half of the forward’s tax bill to convince him to sign.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 23

Tottenham hold the upper hand in Ivan Toney talks but on one condition

Ivan Toney’s potential return to the Premier League continues generating headlines, with Tottenham Hotspur among several clubs monitoring the striker’s situation at Al-Ahli.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 16

Darren Bent claims one Chelsea star has put his national team boss in an 'impossible' position

Former Premier League striker Darren Bent believes Cole Palmer has put England boss Thomas Tuchel in an “impossible” position. Tuchel has overseen a perfect record in World Cup qualifying with England yet to concede a goal ahead of their final game against Albania on Sunday.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 13

Darren Bent chooses next club for struggling Arsenal star

Myles Lewis-Skelly has been linked with a potential move away from Arsenal during the January transfer window as he seeks more first-team opportunities and aims to keep his hopes alive of playing for England at the next World Cup.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 16

Darren Bent namedrops Tottenham star getting ‘better and better’; incredible run shows no sign of slowing down

Tottenham Hotspur headed into the October international break sitting third in the Premier League table, which shows the excellent work new boss Thomas Frank has done.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / September 28

Darren Bent claims Aston Villa star isn’t interested to play for Unai Emery

Aston Villa’s start to the 2025/26 Premier League season has been far from encouraging, with Unai Emery’s side still searching for their first league win after five matches.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / September 24

Darren Bent claims West Ham have a free run at super manager

If West Ham United were looking for the perfect moment to act decisively, the current turbulence around Graham Potter might be just that. After a troublesome start to the season, pressure is mounting at the London Stadium, and speculation is pointing towards a managerial change at the club.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 6

'I’ve gone for' – Darren Bent reveals if he’d start Reece James in England’s best XI

Former Premier League striker Darren Bent has revealed whether he’d start Reece James in England’s best eleven. With the World Cup taking place next summer Thomas Tuchel will be using the qualifiers to assess his players and decide what his strongest team is.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 13

'Better fit for him'- Premier League star urged to snub Tottenham for Arsenal

Tottenham get ready to kickstart a new era at N17 as they prepare for their season-opener against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final. The Lilywhites have the chance of winning a second major trophy in the space of three months.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / July 9

'They’re a mess'- Darren Bent gives brutal verdict on Manchester United’s current state; questions players’ decision to join them

Manchester United have become a shadow of themselves ever since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club in 2013. The Red Devils have failed to win the Premier League since then, and it is fair to suggest that the Salford-based club is nowhere near challenging for the league right now.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / July 4

'They have to back him'- Darren Bent urges Tottenham chairman to support new manager in the summer

Tottenham fans will still have a bittersweet feeling while thinking about how last season went. The Lilywhites managed to end their 17-year wait for a major trophy by winning the Europa League against all odds.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 6

Darren Bent names the player he wants to replace Odegaard

Arsenal have developed a reputation for recruiting players from Manchester City in recent years, with varying degrees of success. While some arrivals initially impressed, not all have continued to deliver consistent performances since their move to North London.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / April 11

TalkSPORT’s Darren Bent Reveals Why Arsenal Should Want to Face PSG Over Aston Villa

On Thursday, talkSPORT’s Darren Bent spoke about which side Arsenal should be wanting to face if they advance past Los Blancos. “It’s just the unknown.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / April 6

Darrent Bent namedrops Tottenham hero who has outdone Premier League icon Ryan Giggs

A handful of former Tottenham players have gone on to lift the UEFA Champions League after leaving N17—a painful reminder of what could have been for the club.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / April 2

Darren Bent predicts the first attacker that Arsenal will sell in the summer

Darren Bent has voiced his opinion that Arsenal need to significantly overhaul their attacking options in the upcoming summer transfer window, naming Gabriel Jesus as the first player he expects the club to sell.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / March 22

Pundit warns Arsenal they have to win trophies soon as they develop new talent

Darren Bent expressed his delight at Myles Lewis-Skelly’s impressive England debut, going on to urge Arsenal to start winning trophies soon. Bent’s praise for the youngster highlights the significant potential within Arsenal’s academy, and he is confident that the club is capable of achieving great things with its current crop of talent.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / March 14

TalkSPORT’s Darren Bent Makes Loan Claim in Response to Marco Asensio Playing in Aston Villa-PSG Tie

Asensio is still a PSG player, as he’s currently on loan from the French club to the Premier League side. In light of this, talkSPORT’s Darren Bent made a point about loan players facing their parent club.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 26

Darren Bent blasts Arsenal star who 'hasn’t been good since coming back from injury'

Darren Bent believes that Martin Odegaard has been in poor form for Arsenal this season, particularly when the team has needed him most. The Norwegian midfielder has been one of the best players in the Arsenal squad for several seasons, and one of the reasons he was appointed captain was due to his leadership on and off the pitch.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 11

Darren Bent includes Arsenal man in top five Premier League players right now

Darren Bent has identified Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as one of his top five players in the Premier League right now. The English winger, despite missing recent games due to injury, continues to garner praise for his remarkable contributions this season.

West Ham United News / Caught Offside / January 10

Darren Bent excited after hearing who Graham Potter wants to sign for West Ham

The arrival of Graham Potter at West Ham United have given the club and the fans optimism of a bright future. Under former manager Julen Lopetegui, they struggled to get going and failed to find any consistency.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 3

'They can’t' – 25-goal striker tells Spurs to follow Arsenal’s lead with key decision

Darren Bent has urged Tottenham Hotspur to follow Arsenal’s lead when it comes to the future of Ange Postecoglou. The Australian coach has divided opinion since arriving from Celtic in June 2023.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

‘Joke’ – Darren Bent reacts to what he heard about Mo Salah ahead of 2025

Should Liverpool manage to lift major silverware this term, they’ll have Mo Salah and his remarkable numbers in front of goal to thank in large part. The former Serie A star has been in truly phenomenal form in the 2024/25 season, topping the goal contributions charts in the Premier League and Europe’s top five leagues.

West Ham United News / Caught Offside / November 23, 2024

Darren Bent reacts to West Ham struggles this season, shares relegation verdict

West Ham United have had a disappointing start to the Premier League campaign so far. After 11 games, they find themselves in 14th place and they have picked up just three wins in the league.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 8, 2024

‘Give him another year’ – Darren Bent backs much-maligned Liverpool ace to ‘come good’ next term

Darren Bent has backed one Liverpool player to ‘come good’ next season and implored the club not to cash in on the man in question this summer. The future

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / January 30, 2024

'Jordan Henderson will go back to Sunderland' - Midfielder tipped for Wearside return

Darren Bent believes Jordan Henderson will already be eying up a return to Sunderland, where he will want to finish his career. Henderson and Bent were teammates in a successful Sunderland team under Steve Bruce before the homegrown midfielder was sold to Liverpool.