talkSPORT state that Bentley's proposed loan move to Fulham fell through because Tottenham thought they had missed out on Rafael van der Vaart.
The Cottagers made a late move on deadline day to sign Spurs midfielder Bentley on a season-long loan At the same time, Spurs were frantically negotiating to bring Dutch playmaker van der Vaart to White Hart Lane - first on loan and then on a permanent £8m deal.