Derby County could revisit their interest in Sam Cosgrove, according to the Derby Telegraph.

The Aberdeen striker was the subject of intense interest from the EFL over the summer with the Rams joining Middlesbrough and Stoke City in the queue for his services.

Described by Derek McInnes as 'a talisman', Cosgrove was also pursued by French Ligue 2 side Guingamp who made a £2.7million move for the forward only for him to turn down the offer at the eleventh hour.

After scoring 23 goals last term the hope was that he could kick on this time around, however he suffered a significant setback when he suffered fractured cartilage - an injury that ruled him out for three months.

But with Cosgrove now back on the field, Derby could be plotting a move.

The Rams have really struggled so far this season after winning just one match in 11 played so far.

That has left them rooted to the bottom of the Championship - something that isn't a surprise given that they've only scored five goals all season.

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It remains to be seen whether Derby will pursue a deal, but the striker himself is open to opportunities outside of Aberdeen.w

In a recent interview with the Evening Express he was asked if he could attract another big-money move, to which Cosgrove replied: “I would like to think so.

“I think I was unlucky with the timing of my injury.

“All I can do now is try to replicate the form I had last season.

“If I keep scoring goals and the team are performing then I don’t see why the interest can’t be generated and why it can’t happen.”

The Verdict

This would be a great move for Derby County.

Sam Cosgrove is a player with proven goal-scoring pedigree and that's why there's no surprise that the interest in him continues to mount.

For the Rams, the Aberdeen striker could be the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Scoring goals has been a fundamental flaw for Phillip Cocu's side so far this term, and one that they'll need to rectify if they're to move away from the foot of the table.

Whether a deal does materialise, however, is up for debate.