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Derby mull over Fulham, Wolves bids for Chris Martin - Sky sources

DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03:  Chris Martin of Derby celebrates after scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot during the FA Cup Third Round match bet
Image: Chris Martin has scored 53 goals in over 100 appearances for Derby

Fulham and Wolves have submitted bids for Derby striker Chris Martin, according to Sky sources.

Wolves had an offer of £5m turned down for Martin earlier in the window and have maintained their interest.

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic, meanwhile, has identified Martin as a personal target and are set to lose out on another striker target in Asamoah Gyan, who is having a medical at Reading.

Chris Martin of Derby battles with Sam Morsy of Chesterfield during their FA Cup clash
Image: Martin is wanted by both Fulham and Wolves in the current window

It is understood Derby are yet to give an official response to the two Championship rivals and are considering the offers.

Martin joined Derby In January 2013 on loan before joining the club permanently that summer on a free transfer. He has since scored 53 goals in 117 appearances.

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Martin started his professional career at Norwich City where he made 102 appearances and scored 25 goals, and was loaned out several times.

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His first loan was to Luton Town where he scored 11 times in 40 games, and in further spells with Crystal Palace and Swindon he managed eight goals in 28 games.

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