Transfer news: Derby County keen to take Hull City forward Tom Ince on loan
Monday 2 February 2015 11:00, UK
Derby are closing on a deal to sign Hull winger Tom Ince on loan for the rest of the season, Sky sources understand.
Ince has struggled to hold down a regular place in Steve Bruce’s side this season, playing just nine times, although he did come on as a substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 home defeat to Newcastle.
The 23-year-old has also spent time on loan at Derby’s East Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest this season, playing six times for them.
Ince had initially been linked with a move to Inter Milan before eventually opting to join Hull from Blackpool in July 2014.
Derby boss Steve McClaren could now offer him the opportunity of playing on a more regular basis as they look to secure promotion from the Sky Bet Championship.