Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala joins Derby on loan

31 January 2011 11:04
Heads up: Ayala (left) in action for Hull against Leicester earlier this season[LNB]Derby have signed Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala on loan for the rest of the season.[LNB]The 20-year-old was on loan with Hull earlier this season, and even though they wanted him back, the Derby boss Nigel Clough has sealed the deal.[LNB]Clough had earlier said: 'We are trying for Daniel. He has had a hamstring injury so he is getting fit.[LNB]'We are just about agreed with the club, it's just convincing the player and trying to do the deal.'[LNB]Clough wanted the Spaniard to join in time for Tuesday's clash with Ipswich.[LNB]Hesaid: 'Dean Leacock (suspended) is out for twogames so we certainly need a left-sided centre-half in before we playIpswich.'[LNB]While playing with Hull, Ayala picked up a hamstring injury.[LNB]This led to former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson criticising Hull fornot sending the youngster back to Anfield sooner.[LNB]  LIVE: Deadline day - follow all latest news as the January transfer window slams shutFernando Torres for ?95m! Chelsea owner Roman's amazing deal to land Liverpool superstar[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Roy Hodgson, Nigel Clough Places: Liverpool

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