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Sunderland open talks with Derby over Chris Martin loan deal

Chris Martin
Image: Chris Martin is a loan target for Sunderland and Reading this month

Sunderland have approached Derby over a loan deal for Chris Martin, Sky Sports News understands.

The Rams made Martin available for loan earlier this week, with Reading another Sky Bet Championship club interested in the striker.

Martin has fallen down the pecking order at Pride Park following the £1.5m signing of Cameron Jerome from Norwich on Wednesday.

Chris Martin of Scotland celebrates after he scores during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and Slovenia at
Image: Chris Martin has 17 caps and three goals for Scotland

Martin, 29, has made only five league starts this season and is currently one of five strikers in Gary Rowett's squad along with Jerome, David Nugent, Darrent Bent and Sheffield Wednesday loanee Sam Winnall.

Martin was sent on loan to Fulham last season by former manager Nigel Pearson, but wanted to return after he was sacked and Steve McClaren returned at the helm.

Scotland international Martin remained at Craven Cottage and helped Fulham reach the Championship play-offs last season.

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