Bent says talk of joining Liverpool ‘laughable’

Posted Saturday, February 04, 2012 by Talksport.co.uk

Darren Bent insists he is happy at Aston Villa and had no interest in joining Liverpool last month.

Bent was heavily linked with a move to Anfield in the transfer window but the England striker has rubbished speculation he was ready to leave Villa Park.

"It was laughable. I always knew I was going to be at Villa,” he said. "I have said before, I would like to stay at Villa for years and really kick on in my career while playing for Aston Villa.

"It is flattering to be linked with clubs like Liverpool but, at the same time, I always knew I was going to be here come February 1 and I am delighted to be here.

"You just laugh it off and get on with it. Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world but at the same time it never crossed my mind once to leave."

Bent netted his 100th Premier League goal in the 2-2 draw with QPR on Wednesday night and he hopes to stay on the goal trail to win a place in England’s Euro 2012 aquad.

The 27-year-old, who was overlooked for the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, said: "All I can do is keep reminding people of what I can do and keep trying to put the ball in the back of the net.

"Hopefully a big stat like me getting into the 100 club will help my cause. I've said many times how much I want to play in a major tournament for England especially after missing out before."