Derby County loan Ryan Shotton to Birmingham City

Ryan Shotton has swapped Championship clubs, joining Birmingham City on loan from Derby County.

The former Stoke City man has moved to the Blues on a deal for the remainder of the season.

OFFICIAL: We are delighted to confirm that Ryan Shotton has joined #BCFC on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/GG2ZW9SSf3

— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) January 28, 2016

Shotton joined Derby permanently from Stoke this time last year and featured regularly for the Rams in 2014-15.

However, he has not started a Championship match under Paul Clement this term, making just six substitute appearances and only playing three times since August.

The 27-year-old's arrival is the second signing Birmingham have made in two days following yesterday's arrival of Diego Fabbrini.