Bent completes loan switch to Fulham

Fulham have clinched the signing of Darren Bent from Aston Villa on a season-long loan deal.

The England striker fell out of favour under Paul Lambert at Villa Park last season and was recently stripped of the number nine shirt.

Now Martin Jol has stepped in to take the 29-year-old former Charlton striker back to London.

“Darren Bent is a striker I have always admired,” said Jol.

“He has shown in the Barclays Premier League that he is composed and clinical in front of goal but, even if he is not scoring, he is involved in some good link-up play, creating opportunities for his teammates.

“I’m delighted that he has joined us, he gives us pace up front and I am confident that he will add to our goals scored tally this season.”