'Not a bad shout' - Exclusive: Darren Bent suggests Tottenham consider signing West Ham star
Darren Bent suggested that Tottenham sign West Ham enforcer Issa Diop if they were set to be on the hunt for a new centre-back.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant Russell Edge, the former England international revealed that he didn't think it would be a bad idea for Spurs to try and poach the French centre-back from the Hammers.
Tottenham are believed to be keeping tabs on Wolves centre-back Willy Boly ahead of the January transfer window and he's not the only Premier League enforcer that Spurs should checkout according to Bent.
When asked what Premier League centre-backs could benefit Spurs if signed, Bent told Football Insider: “Obviously listen if they could get him in from West Ham, Diop.
“That’s not a bad shout.”
Diop arrived at the London Stadium in July 2018 after joining from French club Toulouse and has made a total of 48 appearances for Manuel Pellegrini's side.
The Hammers splashed the cash on signing Diop as they were reported to have paid £22million for his services, which at the time, was a club-record fee.
Diop was linked to a move with Manchester United in the summer, but the Hammers were reported to have a slapped a £60million price tag on his head with them adamant he wasn't for sale.
So far this season, the centre-back has continued to be a regular member of Pellegrini's first-team despite the summer speculation over his future as he has played 10 times across all competitions.