Cats snap up Bent
Sunderland have finally landed striker Darren Bent in a club record £10m deal from Tottenham.
After days of waiting, patience has finally paid off for Black Cats boss Steve Bruce and Bent, who has signed a four-year contract.
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After days of waiting, patience has finally paid off for Black Cats boss Steve Bruce and Bent, who has signed a four-year contract.
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