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Derby County striker David Nugent is being linked with a return to Portsmouth, according to the Daily Mirror.

The 33-year-old, who has made 11 starts for the Rams this season, is out of contract in the summer.

Nugent started his career at Bury and then moved to Preston North End before he joined Portsmouth in 2007.

He scored 20 goals in 93 games for Pompey.

Derby boss Frank Lampard has been full of praise for Nugent's contribution this season although he has started only two of the last 17 matches.

"Coming on at Norwich, he helped win us the game. He helped change the game against Southampton," said Lampard.

"He's always warming up - every time I look left, he's sprinting up and down the line, ready to come on the pitch!

"David Nugent is the perfect example, not just to the rest of my players but to anybody."

Portsmouth are top of League One.