By Aston
November 6 2004

Norwich City manager Nigel Worthington has ruled out a move for Ipswich Town striker Darren Bent because of the cost.

Bent To Costly - Nigel W

Norwich City manager Nigel Worthington has ruled out a move for Ipswich Town striker Darren Bent because of the cost.

Worthington was at Town’s game against Preston North End reportedly with a cheque worth £2.5million to banked in January and Darren Bent was reportedly one of the players he had his eye on.

Worthington: “I watched Ipswich last weekend against Preston and they are a good side. As always they play good football and they are scoring goals at the moment, which is important.

“If I had £3 or £4 million to spend I might try and get the boy Bent. He's the one I would really love to take. He is a quality young player with great pace. He's got a wonderful leap when he's going for the ball and he knows where the net is. He is also a willing worker.

“But I think he will have bigger fish to fry. A lot of clubs who are a lot wealthier than us at this moment in time are likely to be interested in Darren Bent.”

Dixon Etuhu of Preston and Town’s Shefki Kuqi have also been linked with a move to Carrow Road.

Source: Broadland 102FM

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