1 Marc Albrighton in action for Aston Villa

Aston Villa midfielder Marc Albrighton is on Derby’s radar ahead of a loan bid.

The Championship side are keen on Albrighton, who is in the final year of his contract.

Injuries have restricted the 23-year-old to just five starts under Paul Lambert and a loan move has been mooted.

Derby have made enquiries but have stopped short of holding official talks – although with Villa keen to give the player more minutes, a loan could be in the offing.