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17:27 GMT, Friday, 18 July 2008 18:27 UK

Rovers reject Spurs' Bentley bid

David Bentley

Blackburn Rovers have rejected an offer from Tottenham for England midfielder David Bentley, BBC Sport understands.

Bentley, 23, has made it clear he wants to leave Blackburn, who have already rejected an offer from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

His current deal runs until 2011 and he is expected to cost buying clubs in the region of £17m.

Bentley said in June he wanted to leave Rovers to allow him to play Champions League or Uefa Cup football.

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Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has also been linked to other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal, but the Paraguayan international says he is happy to stay at Rovers.

Meanwhile Blackburn have agreed a deal to sign Chilean midfielder Carlos Villanueva from Audax Italiano.



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Blackburn agree Villanueva deal (18 Jul 08 |  Blackburn )
Santa Cruz keen to stay at Rovers (14 Jul 08 |  Blackburn )
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Bentley is still a Rover - Nelsen (08 Jul 08 |  Blackburn )
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