www.arsenal.com         31 January 2006

Bentley joins Blackburn permanently

David Bentley has completed a permanent move to Premiership side
Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

Bentley (21), who had been on loan with Mark Hughes’ side since the
start of the season, spent the whole of last season on loan at Norwich
City, making 26 Premiership appearances and scoring twice during his
time with The Canaries.

In 2003/04, the former England Under-21 International made eight first
team appearances for Arsenal and scored his first senior goal against
Middlesbrough in the FA Cup Fourth Round at Highbury.

Everyone at Arsenal wishes David the best of luck for the future.