DERBY County have signed Stoke City's Ryan Shotton on loan with a view to a permanent deal.
The 25-year-old is a versatile defender-cum-midfielder.
He has a year to run on his contract at Stoke where he has made 69 appearances and scored twice.
Standing at 6ft 3in, Shotton plays as a right-back and has also figured in midfield, although Derby might also see him as a centre-back. He possess a long throw-in.
He goes straight into the squad for tomorrow's Capital One Cup tie against Charlton Athletic.
Derby are also looking to sign Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe on loan.
