Derby County are considering making a move for former Atletico Madrid winger Javier Arizmendi, according to FLW sources.

The 30-year-old can be utilised as either a striker or a winger and is currently a free agent, after being released by Deportivo La Coruna in the summer.

Derby County boss Steve McClaren is actively searching for a replacement winger for Jordan Ibe, who returned to parent club Liverpool after a loan spell at the iPro Stadium.

FLW understands that Arizmendi is among a number of potential wingers who are transfer targets for the Championship high-flyers.

The 6ft 2 winger has an abundance of experience playing professional football in Spain, having played for Atletico Madrid, Racing Santander, Deportivo, Valencia, Zaragoza, Getafe, and Mallorca.

Arguably, his most productive spell came at Zaragoza where he went on to make 69 appearances, scoring 14 goals.

The 30-year-old has been a relatively prominent figure in the Spain national team youth setup, having made appearances for the Spain under-20 side, all the way up to the senior national side.

Arizmendi is not the first Spanish player that Steve McClaren is eyeing, he has also made a bid to sign defender Jesus Garcia Tena, as reported on FLW.

The Rams have already signed Raul Albentosa from Spanish outfit Eibar.

At the age of 26, Albentosa has a fair few years in his career ahead of him still in professional football, so the Rams have signed a player who could remain at the club for a while.

The issue lies in how Arizmendi can adapt to life in the Sky Bet Championship, as it is a truly unique division which demands high-tempo, intense football week in week out.