Darren Bent has revealed that he turned down a move to Crystal Palace because he felt that Fulham was the right club for him.

The 29-year-old was prepared to make a loan switch to Selhurst Park, but the Aston Villa player decided to join the Cottagers instead after manager Martin Jol made a late bid.

"I spoke to Ian Holloway but I always knew Fulham was the place for me," Bent told the London Evening Standard.

"No disrespect to Crystal Palace or Ian Holloway, they are a fantastic club and he is a fantastic manager but I could only ever see myself coming to Fulham."

Bent could play against Palace when the two sides meet on Monday evening.