Wigan's Conor Sammon chased by Derby County

Derby County manager Nigel Clough is making a fresh attempt to bring Wigan Athletic striker Conor Sammon to Pride Park, reports

The before he joined the Latics from Kilmarnock in February 2011 and hope to sign the 25-year-old on a season-long loan deal.

Republic of Ireland U21 international Sammon only started 10 games for Wigan in the Premier League last season.

But he made a further 24 appearances as a substitute.