Derby County are plotting a swoop for young Irish prospect Freddie Turley.

The Shamrock Rovers midfielder, who turned 18 earlier this month, has impressed on loan at Bray Wanderers this year.

The teenager joined the First Division club on a season long loan back in December and has been a regular in the side.

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Turley has shown his versatility by playing in a number of positions including central midfield, right-back, right-wing and attacking midfielder.

But the Ireland U19 international was a notable absentee from the Seagulls squad that lost 1-0 to Shelbourne in the FAI Cup second round on Sunday.

Turley was at the Carlisle Grounds to watch the game, and Mirror Sport understands that Championship Derby County want to sign him.

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