Derby County have signed free agent Dwight Gayle.

The veteran striker was available after being released from his contract at Stoke City.

He joins League One Derby to the end of the season.

Gayle has scored 124 league goals in 350 career games with Newcastle, West Brom and Crystal Palace.

Derby gained Football League approval to sign Gayle as their deals continue to be monitored after coming out of administration in 2022.