Toffees hell Bent on Marcus

Everton are in talks with Ipswich striker Marcus Bent after the clubs agreed a fee for the 26-year-old.

Bent, who spent last season on loan at Leicester, would become the Toffees' first signing of the summer.

He scored 10 goals for the Foxes last season, including a last-minute winner against Everton at the Walkers Stadium in March.

Portsmouth have also had a bid for the player accepted by Ipswich, while West Brom are also looking at Bent.
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pswich manager Joe Royle told his club's official website www.itfc.co.uk: "All three clubs have asked about Marcus, and Everton and Portsmouth have both made bids in the region of £450,000."