Leeds United have been linked with a move for Derby County striker Chris Martin.
Derby County are on the verge of signing Norwich City striker Cameron Jerome, which could lead to Chris Martin’s exit from Pride Park this month.
The Rams are gunning for promotion under Gary Rowett, and they currently sit second in the Championship table, occupying the last automatic promotion spot behind Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Rowett already has the likes of David Nugent, Matej Vydra, Sam Winnall and Darren Bent at his disposal, but the Rams manager is adding another striker in Jerome.
The Norwich veteran is all set to complete a move to Pride Park, but Sky Sports claim that his imminent arrival could lead to fellow striker Chris Martin leaving the club.
Martin, 29, has been a regular goalscorer for Derby since his 2013 move from Norwich, but he has been out of favour under Rowett, starting just five league games and scoring only once this term.
The Scottish international won’t be happy with his playing time, and after spending last season out on loan at Fulham, he looks set to move on again this month, with Sky Sports noting that Cardiff City and Leeds United are both keen on loan deals for the burly striker.
Rams fans have now taken to Twitter to offer their reaction to rumours that Martin could be on his way, with many suggesting that it could be a huge mistake to let Martin leave, especially to a promotion rival.
Some believe that Martin needs to leave though, and has overstayed his welcome at the club, believing that it’s time for him to move on and play regularly elsewhere after a frustrating season under Rowett.
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