The former Tottenham striker has said that Sarr lacks consistency and also needs to improve his finishing.
Bent has said that if he had to choose between Sarr and Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, then he would choose the latter.
According to The Sunday Mirror (print edition, page 65, August 9, 2020), Tottenham are interested in signing the 22-year-old Senegal international winger from Watford, who will play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the Premier League.
The report has claimed of interest in the youngster from Liverpool and Manchester United as well.
Bent said on talkSPORT: “I’d rather go with Zaha, just because you know what you’re going to get from him. I think he’s been more established in the Premier League, he understands the league and we’ve seen him perform very well.
“I like Sarr as well, I think he’s been brilliant for Watford, but he’s been a little bit inconsistent because he’s still young. His pace gets him out of a lot of trouble but he’s a little bit inconsistent in front of goal, he’s missed some big chances.
“So, right now, I’d probably give Sarr another year or so and right now I’d go for Zaha first over Sarr.”
Stats
According to WhoScored, Sarr made 22 starts and six substitute appearances in the Premier League for Watford this past season, scoring five goals and providing four assists in the process.
Zaha made 37 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for Palace in 2019-20, scoring four goals and providing three assists in the process, according to WhoScored.
Meanwhile, The Sun has claimed that Norwich City – who were relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2019-20 campaign – want £30 million as transfer fee for Ben Godfrey.
The Sun reported in July that Tottenham are among the clubs interested in signing the 22-year-old central defender this summer.
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