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Derby are trying to snap up Curtis Davies from relegated Hull City after triggering his release clause.

MirrorSport understands the Rams have met a £500,000 get-out clause in Davies' contract following their relegation to the Championship.

The star was at Pride Park on Tuesday for talks and a medical ahead of a proposed three-year deal.

County boss Gary Rowett now wants to bring in the experienced centre-back,32, to boost his side for a crack at promotion.

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Davies has previously captained Hull, West Brom and Birmingham and Rowett rates his defensive qualities and leadership.

If Rowett gets Davies he may drop his bid to land Newcastle's Grant Hanley after unsuccessfully bidding £4million for the Scottish stopper.

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Rowett is also chasing Burnley's George Boyd, 31, on a free transfer as he targets consistent performers.

Derby want to offload several players too though including Darren Bent, 33, Nick Blackman and Abdoul Camara.

Last season's top-scorer Tom Ince may also be sacrificed in the shake-up to raise funds for new players.