Bent was then given permission to agree terms with his old Charlton manager Alan Curbishley and was expected to have a medical on Friday.
But after talks, the goal machine, signed from Ipswich in 2005 decided against the move over the river. He is rumoured to be interested in a move to Tottenham Hostpur but Charlton chief executive Peter Varney has stated, after confirming Bent's rejection of United "We therefore look forward to Darren starting with us in the Championship next season, which is a massive boost to our chances of returning to the Premier League."