article_snippet.sent: Darren Bent could still return to Villa in the summer even after Darren Bent contract is allowed to run down at the club which cast Darren Bent aside, but Darren Bent focus for now is helping Derby get promoted.
article_snippet.sent: But with Tim Sherwood now in charge at Villa Park the 31-year-old is keeping Tim Sherwood now in charge at Villa Park the 31-year-old options open.
article_snippet.sent: Tim Sherwood's side take on QPR on Tuesday night in a crucial relegation clash
article_snippet.sent: - a loss could see Villa fall below the line and Chris Ramsey's men enjoy a sniff of safety.
article_snippet.sent: While on the books at Villa, the end of the campaign for Bent - whether it be at the regular season's end or with a playoff triumph with the Rams - will also see QPR become a free agent.
article_snippet.sent: And with nine goals in 13 games since arriving at Derby in January, after stays at Fulham and Brighton, QPR may have some bargaining power.
article_snippet.sent: QPR previously told the Telegraph that ‘There have been conversations' with QPR parent club.
article_snippet.sent: I’d like to have new Villa boss Tim Sherwood here now.
article_snippet.sent: You can’t have enough goalscorers in your building,’ new Villa boss Tim Sherwood said.
highlights_snippet.sent: Villa striker becomes a free agent at the end of this campaign with Derby .
  
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