After both players have had their contracts expire, both Darren Bent and Alex Pearce have signed on a free transfer for Derby County.
Newly appointed Rams boss Paul Clement has acted swiftly to acquire the services of two free agents who will bolster and strengthen his side.
Much talk surrounded the transfers of both players are the rumours have come to fruition with Pearce signing a three-year deal and Bent has agreed to a two-year deal.
Bent, a former Tottenham and England striker, spent the second half of last season on loan with the Rams and managed to net 12 goals in 17, leading many at the Pride Park Stadium to push for a permanent deal to be done.
26 year-old Pearce had been at Reading for fourteen years, accumulating over 200 appearances and being named their Player of the Season for the 2011-12 season.
