The sum of £450,000 is unlikely to be one up front fee according to our sources, and we understand that the figure will only reach this depending on certain circumstances where the fee will be topped up..
In any case though, Town will be pleased to get Bent off their books, with the striker said to be on £17,000 per week at Portman Road, knocking nearly £900,000 per year off Town's wage bill which needs to be reduced this Summer can only be good for the club.
Speaking of the decision to accept the bids for Marcus, Town boss Joe Royle told the Official Club Website: "Everton and Portsmouth have both made bids in the region of £450,000. We have accepted the offers and it's now down to Marcus to decide where he wants to go."