No loan move for Ayala

Last updated : 01 February 2011 By Al Campbell

The Spanish centre-back was supposed to sign for the Championship side on loan on transfer deadline day and went to Pride Park for a medical.

Unfortunately the medical showed Ayala had a hamstring injury and the proposed move was called off.

Ayala may still sign for Derby on loan in a month's time when his injury has cleared up.

"We still want Daniel to join us and we are pretty confident that will happen, albeit later in February," said Derby boss Nigel Clough.

"We have had him checked over and the advice we are getting is that he won't be ready to play for a number of weeks yet.

"It makes sense for everyone involved that Daniel continues his rehabilitation with Liverpool at Melwood.

"Liverpool have been tremendous to deal with throughout this process and I would like to thank Kenny Dalglish and Damien Comolli for their help and willingness to allow Daniel to come to Derby County.

"The player himself is a great character and the time we have spent with him today showed us he is the right type of person and player we want to bring to Derby County."

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