Nigel Clough denies Dexter Blackstock bid

Derby County boss Nigel Clough has quelled suggestions that the club are interested in signing Nottingham Forest striker Dexter Blackstock.

It had been reported that the 26-year-old had emerged as Derby's top target in the January window, but Clough has laughed off the rumours.

"We had a little chuckle over that. Funnily enough, we did not go straight into the Forest dressing room after the game and make an offer for him," Clough told Sky Sports News.

Derby and Forest shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the Championship on Friday.