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Darren Bent returns to Aston Villa after poor Fulham loan spell
ASTON VILLA owner Randy Lerner has been dealt a £3million headache by Darren Bent as he looks to sell the club.
The striker, who has one year left on his Villa deal, has confirmed he will not be making his loan move to Fulham permanent so will return to the Midlands.
Villa boss Paul Lambert has no plans to play Bent next season, yet Lerner will have to pay his £60,000-a-week wages if he cannot find another club.
Bent spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage but their relegation from the Premier League has killed any chance of a further deal.
"I've enjoyed my time down here but obviously it hasn't gone well," said Bent.