The Belgian is expected to leave Crystal Palace and Bent believes that the 29-year-old could be the man to solve Dean Smith’s goalscoring problems.
Bent said to talkSPORT on Monday (via HITC): “There is speculation about Benteke and I think that, for me, is the perfect one to go for. I know he’s had a bit of a tough time at Crystal Palace. But I think the Aston Villa fans will get the best out of him, because they absolutely idolised him – he was the best thing ever when he was there. I think if he goes there and he feels that love again, he can start scoring.