MLS side San Jose Earthquakes are interested in signing Derby County forward Simon Dawkins, according to the Derby Telegraph.

The former Tottenham Hotspur man signed for Derby on a short term loan spell in 2013, before making the move permanent in January 2014, after impressing in Steve McClaren’s replenished Derby side.

Dawkins, 27, has since made 74 appearances for the Rams, 30 from the bench, and his contract will expire next summer.

This has lead to interest from MLS side San Jose Earthquakes, whom Dawkins spent the 2011/12 season with on loan.

The 27-year-old has struggled to fit into a star studded Derby team this season, and will perhaps consider his options, and opt for first team football rather than staying in England.

San Jose finished seventh out of the ten teams in the MLS Western division, a fairly average season, which saw FC Dallas finish top, whilst Colorado Rapids finished bottom.

Derby fans… What do you make of this news? How good is Dawkins? Do you need him? Is it time for him to leave? Let us know in the comments below!