'Cardiff City defender Curtis Nelson'

Derby linked with Nelson


Derby County are reportedly weighing up a move for Cardiff City defender Curtis Nelson.

According to the Sun, the Rams are keen on a January move for the 29-year-old, who's largely struggled to nail down a regular place in Cardiff's starting line-up this season.





Nelson has made seven appearances in the Championship so far, starting just three of those.

The report claims Nelson "could be interested" in making the move to Pride Park, particularly given it would bring the Staffordshire native closer to home.

Derby, meanwhile, are currently having to play left-back Craig Forsyth in the centre of their defence due to injuries to Curtis Davies and James Chester.

Speaking about the January window this week, Derby boss Paul Warne said: "At the moment, you have a blank piece of paper and have all the players who are available and affordable and because of our situation,” he said. “It makes it a bit more difficult.

“I think we need at least three signings. If we don't get three then I think we've had a poor window."

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He should move on not what we need going forward

Great stopper and yes is probably L1 but how many other clubs would play NG instead of him? I still don't see that in a flat back 4, but that's the way we are going

I noted lots of footage of Sean Morison training with the team during Hudson's pre-Hull website interview. I wonder if they will consider releasing Nelson to Derby is Morison is able to make a return on a short term deal? I am not sure the new playing style is suited to him but his leadership and height have certianly been missed.