Derby County close to Tom Ince signing?

Derby County are reportedly closing in on a loan deal for Hull City winger Tom Ince.

The 23-year-old has made just nine appearances for the Tigers since joining them in the summer.

Ince was loaned out to Derby's East Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest earlier this season, playing six times for the Reds.

It was thought that fellow Championship promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough and Bournemouth were also interested in signing Ince.

According to Sky Sports News, he will head to the iPro Stadium on a loan deal for the remainder of the season.

Ince has also played for Liverpool and Blackpool during his career.