Sunderland striker Ryan Noble has returned from his loan with Derby County.
The striker, 19, made a single substitute appearance for Nigel Clough's Rams, who are currently 12th in the Championship.
But he has been struggling with a back problem and has returned to Wearside for treatment.
Rams boss Clough told dcfc.co.uk: "[Ryan's] loan has expired and he is back with [Sunderland], but we would certainly investigate bringing him back when he is fully fit.
