Darren Bent committed to Aston Villa

Last updated : 06 June 2011 By Daily Mail

Villa look like losing the services of Ashley Young - linked strongly with a move to Manchester United - while Stewart Downing is stalling over signing a new deal.

But Bent, signed for ?24million from Sunderland in January, has assured fans he is going nowhere despite former manager Gerard Houllier parting company with the club because of health reasons.

Going nowhere: Darren Bent says his future lies with Aston Villa

Bent said: 'They (the fans) don't need to worry about me. I'm tired of moving around. I am at Aston Villa now and I have loved every minute I have been at the club. The people are nice and the staff are nice.

'It's a shame that a big part of what brought me to the club, Gerard Houllier, has left. But at the same time I am committed to Aston Villa and I am looking forward to the season coming.

'Every time I go to the training ground, I get a buzz and hopefully it will continue next season.'

National service: Bent was on England duty against Switzerland on Saturday

Villa are continuing their search for a new manager, with former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti continuing to impress chairman-owner Randy Lerner.

Former England boss Steve McClaren and one-time Tottenham boss Martin Jol are also believed to be under consideration by Lerner.

Villa also continue to be linked with Mark Hughes even though they have insisted his departure from Fulham was not connected with their own managerial position being vacant.?

?Ancelotti hoping for swift return: Italian moves closer to Villa appointmentHughes walks out on Fulham after just one year to leave door open for VillaClub-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersThe 2010/11 managerial merry-go-round: Mark Hughes quits Fulham - 53 bosses gone this seasonAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion

?Explore more:People: Darren Bent, Stewart Downing, Martin Jol, Gerard Houllier, Mark Hughes, Ashley Young, Steve McClaren, Carlo Ancelotti Places: United Kingdom

Source: Daily Mail

Source: Daily Mail