Derby County are expected to make Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 31, and Reading defender Alex Pearce, 26, the first two signings under new manager Paul Clement, both on free transfers.

Manager Alan Pardew wants three new players to join him at Crystal Palace - Swansea forward Bafetimbi Gomis, 29, Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 30, and Lille left-back Pape Souare, 24, are all targets

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 30, is set to join Championship side Brighton on loan with the club's record signing unable to get playing time under manager Paul Lambert

Newcastle United have turned to Aston Villa's Darren Bent, 30, to fix their striker woes after giving up on Arsenal and Liverpool target Loic Remy.

Crystal Palace have targeted a loan move for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent with a view to signing the 29-year-old on a permanent basis if they avoid relegation from the Premier League.