Darren Bent signs four-year deal with Addicks

The 22-year-old was the leading English scorer in the Barclays Premiership last season with 18 goals in the league and 22 in total following his move from Coca-Cola Championship club Ipswich.

Bent, who was unfortunate not to be selected for England’s World Cup squad, had been the subject of intense speculation after being linked with the likes of Newcastle but he will start next season at The Valley where he will partner new signing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.