Darren Bent has joined promotion-chasing Derby County until the end of the season on loan, signalling the end of his time at Aston Villa. The 30-year-old will officially join the Rams when they transfer window opens on Saturday. Bent will not be able to feature in Derby’s FA Cup match against Southport as players must be registered with the FA by midday on Friday – but will be available for the key game against Ipswich at Portman Road on January 10. Darren Bent is all smiles after penning a loan deal at Derby County until the end of the season
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Darren Bent will join Derby on loan when the transfer window opens
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He has been on loan at Brighton, scoring two goals in five appearances
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Bent's £65,000-a-week contract at Villa expires at the end of the season
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