Charlton Confirm £3M Bent Bid

Speaking to the Official Charlton Athletic Website this afternoon, Varney said: "It is not our policy to conduct transfer negotiations in public.

"But I can confirm we have had a £3m offer for Darren Bent rejected by Ipswich Town, and as far as we are concerned that is the end of the matter. We are now pursuing other options."

Previously Town boss Joe Royle had confirmed that the Addicks had made a bit that had been turned down by the club, but the former Oldham boss did not comment on the fee.