February 14 2002

Julian Gray

New Derby boss John Gregory is to put in a £1m bid for Julian Gray, according to newspaper reports.

Gregory missed out on signing Aston Villa veteran Ian Taylor and feels that Gray can help rejuvinate his struggling side.

Derby are staring relegation in the face, currently rooted second from bottom, and Gregory has already signed Warren Barton and Rob Lee in a bid to keep them up.

But the Eagles won't want to lose the former Arsenal youngster as he has had a very good season.

Currently lying seventh in the table, Palace will see the winger as vital cog in their push for promotion.

The 22 year old was signed along with Tommy Black 18 months ago from Arsenal for £500,000 by Alan Smith.