Bent never turned up for the medical apparantly having been alerted to interest from Birmingham City. As a result of his desire to go to the Midlands City have withdrawn their interest in the striker. A statement from Cardiff City read:
"Shortly before Marcus Bent was due to arrive for his medical and complete his move to Cardiff City, we were informed that he had changed his mind and asked Charlton permission to speak to Birmingham.
"Whilst at this stage we are unaware of whether he has been given permission to talk to Birmingham City, we only want players who are committed to Cardiff City Football Club and therefore have withdrawn from the deal."
Fans hopes were raised on the weekend after the club announced the signing of Bent pending the medical. Thay has turned into a PR disaster as the player quite obviously hadn't signed anything. Following on the from Robbie Fowler departure (him going is not a problem, just the way he turned his back on the club that stood by him is) it's been a frustrating few days.