You've all beaten me to it, but yes, lots of links today coming out that Bent is at CC having a medical.
I've just seen that too...Great news if it comes off!!!!! http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/8871283?
Excellent if it comes through, English player, PL proven forward, a few good years remaining on him...
Looks a done deal, everywhere is confirming it now: http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-set-to-complete-signing-of-bent
Unless Jol sees Ruiz in a central midfield role, I don't see a place for Kaca, he won't put Taarabt on the bench, and Dejagah's partnership with Riether was our strongest attacking option last season.
And who exactly is going to defend? Only Boateng or Sidwell? Can't see any of them tracking back players...
It could work if we have two defensively minded CM's such as Boateng and Gargano, allowing Ruiz creative freedom up top.
Adding up, playing with those 5 and 2 defensive CM, comes to 12 players... Jol will need to decide on a 4-4-2 or 4-1-3-2 depending on availability and opposition.
would be interested to know if the Bent deal is a loan or permanent move.... some sites reporting a permanent deal some a loan...
Rather like the fact the BBC story has Bent as a record Aston Villa club signing at £18. I knew things were tough at Villa but, crickey.