Liverpool plan Darren Bent raid

Liverpool are planning a shock raid for England and Aston Villa striker Darren Bent in the January transfer window. Kenny Dalglish will test Villa's resolve with a £24million bid in the coming weeks as the Anfield boss looks to add firepower for the second half of the season. The move would give Bent the chance to reunite with former Villa team-mate Stewart Downing and would boost his England chances, too, according to the Sunday Mirror.