Daily Express: Aston Villa deny Darren Bent is in dispute with manager Paul Lambert. Speculation that Bent wants to leave after being stripped of the captaincy and dropped is also refuted. "There is not a problem," said a spokesman.

ESPN: Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has no plans to sell unsettled striker Darren Bent in the January transfer window.

Setanta Sports: Aston Villa are adamant there is no problem between striker Darren Bent and manager Paul Lambert.

Sky Sports: Aston Villa have rejected suggestions that star striker Darren Bent has had a bust-up with manager Paul Lambert.

Daily Mail: Former Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has joined Ipswich Town.

Daily Express: Former Villa and West Ham captain Nigel Reo-Coker has signed for Championship strugglers Ipswich.

Birmingham Mail: Brad Guzan believes he is going to be part of "something special" at Villa - despite their less-than-convincing start to the season.

Birmingham Mail: Gabby Agbonlahor reckons Villa's newboys are settling in well and will not need much time to get to know the Premier League.

Daily Mirror: Former Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has signed a three-month deal with Championship strugglers Ipswich.

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