Darren Bent: 'I would consider permanent Derby County move'

Striker Darren Bent has revealed that he would consider a permanent switch to Derby County if the Rams offer him a deal in the summer.

Earlier this week, Bent left the door open on signing a new contract at parent club Aston Villa, but after scoring in the 2-2 draw against Watford on Friday night, the England international has admitted that he is still weighing up his options.

The 31-year-old told Sky Sports News: "I'm on a free at the end of the season and I've loved my time at Derby, so we'll have to see.

"Derby have given me an opportunity to come and play games and score goals. They would be in my thinking, 100%."

Bent has scored eight goals in 12 games during his loan spell in the East Midlands.