Report: Jesse Lingard heading for Derby County

Derby County are reportedly close to signing Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard on a six-month loan deal.

The Rams recently announced the signing of Thomas Ince on loan from Hull City, but it is understood that their business is far from finished.

According to Sky Sports News, Derby boss Steve McClaren is a keen admirer of Lingard, who has struggled for first-team football at Old Trafford this season.

Lingard has only made one first-team appearance for United, which came on the opening day of the Premier League season against Swansea City.

The transfer window slams shut at 11pm on Monday evening.