Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has told Liverpool he has no intention of allowing star striker Darren Bent to leave the Stadium of Light. The Reds have been linked with a swoop for the England international amid speculation they might have to sacrifice Fernando Torres if a big-money bid is lodged for the Spain star, with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini a confirmed admirer.
But Bruce insists he wants more players like Bent and so would resist any interest in the 23-goal forward. “He has been huge for us and the one thing we don’t want to do is sell our best players,” said Bruce. “There is no authority above me saying I have to sell. We need more Darren Bents. We need to look at his sort of ilk and find players of his calibre and quality.” (Source: TopLeague.co.uk)