Derby County confirm loan exit for out-of-favour Paul Warne ace who featured against Blackburn Rovers

It was a far-from-ideal start for Paul Warne, who will be aiming to avoid relegation, but the EFL Cup provided some much-needed momentum.

A 2-1 victory over local side Chesterfield on Tuesday night helped secure passage into the second round of the competition while reinstalling that winning feeling.

Derby will be hopeful to kick on from there, with Pride Park playing host to Middlesbrough on Saturday.

However, one squad member won’t be involved in the match after sealing a loan exit, despite featuring in the opening game of the season.

The 24-year-old has struggled for minutes at Pride Park since making his switch from rivals Nottingham Forest on a free transfer last summer.

Fornah has racked up just 24 appearances for the club, 13 of which came from the starting lineup.

The Sierra Leone international has made one Championship appearance for Derby this season, featuring from the bench against Blackburn on the opening day of the season.

While it may have suggested a role in the squad for the campaign, Fornah’s switch to League Two confirms otherwise.