Campbell has scored three goals in five matches

Derby County boss Nigel Clough hopes to sign on-loan Leicester City striker DJ Campbell until the end of the season.

But Clough says the Foxes are keen to see if they will be able to sell the 28-year-old forward before agreeing to an extended loan stint at Pride Park.

"It will go until the end of the week or after the weekend. Their preference is a permanent deal so they'll give it every chance," he told BBC Radio Derby.

"If not we will be pursuing it - maybe a loan until the end of the season."

But Clough ruled out a permanent move and said any loan deal would still need to be finalised with Campbell.

He added: "We would certainly like to do a loan until the end of the season but not a permanent deal at this stage."

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