Derby sign Crystal Palace midfielder Ozoh on loan

David Ozoh has made 10 substitute appearances for Crystal Palace in the Premier League

Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh has joined Derby County on loan for the season.

The 19-year-old Palace academy product has made 13 senior appearances for the Premier League club, but is yet to start a game for the Eagles.

Ozoh, who was born in the Spanish city of Valencia but has represented England at under-18 level, had previously been linked with a move to Plymouth - Derby's Championship rivals now managed by ex-Rams boss Wayne Rooney.

"I felt like this was the best place to kick-start my career," Ozoh told Derby's website.

"I played a couple of games last season and was on the bench a bit too. But that can get a bit frustrating, so I thought I should go out and get some games. So, I’m really happy to be here."

Four of Derby's seven summer signing have been midfielders, with Ozoh following Ben Osborn, Kenzo Goudmijn and Ebou Adams in making the move to Pride Park.

Forwards Jerry Yates, Kayden Jackson and Corey Blackett-Taylor, who initially joined on loan from Charlton last term, have also joined Derby after promotion from League One was secured.

Rams boss Paul Warne said he started the summer wanting 12 new additions, as he rebuilds his side for their return to the Championship after a two-year absence.

Derby start their campaign at Blackburn Rovers on Friday, 9 August.