Derby County are chasing Aston Villa defender Shane Lowry.

The People says Clough is keen on Aston Villa's 21-year-old defender Lowry.

Clough watched the Australian in Villa's reserves and would like to take him on loan.

However, new Villa boss Gerard Houllier has yet to decide who can go out for first-team experience.

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