Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala joins Derby on loan

Heads up: Ayala (left) in action for Hull against Leicester earlier this seasonDerby have signed Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala on loan for the rest of the season.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.Clough had earlier said: 'We are trying for Daniel. He has had a hamstring injury so he is getting fit.'We are just about agreed with the club, it's just convincing the player and trying to do the deal.'Clough wanted the Spaniard to join in time for Tuesday's clash with Ipswich.Hesaid: 'Dean Leacock (suspended) is out for twogames so we certainly need a left-sided centre-half in before we playIpswich.'While playing with Hull, Ayala picked up a hamstring injury.This led to former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson criticising Hull fornot sending the youngster back to Anfield sooner.  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  Explore more:People: Roy Hodgson, Nigel Clough Places: Liverpool

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