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Football News Roundup – February 3, 2012

• Bent - Liverpool talk laughable
  Darren Bent insists he never considered leaving Aston Villa during the January transfer window.
• Rovers closing on Beye
  Doncaster Rovers are closing in on the permanent signing of Habib Beye after Aston Villa confirmed his departure.
• Downes and out at Rovers
  Aaron Downes could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered while on loan at Bristol Rovers from Chesterfield.
• Petrov praise for Bent
  Stiliyan Petrov believes striker Darren Bent's 100th Premier League goal is only good news for Aston Villa.
• Baggies keen on Chambers
  Sky Sports understands West Brom are ready to make a move for Nottingham Forest defender Luke Chambers.
• Sky Blues target loan striker
  Coventry are hoping to add a Premier League striker to their squad in time for next Saturday's trip to Reading.
• Bassong relishing Wolves battle
  Wolves' latest recruit Sebastien Bassong admits he gladly left the title race to join a relegation battle in a bid to play football.