The 33-year-old former Wales international has not featured in the Rams' last five matches after losing his place after the 1-0 home defeat by Southampton on August 23.

"Robbie's agent rang me and asked would we consider loaning him out, and I said yes," Jewell told the Derby Evening Telegraph.

"He is not in the team. He wants to play football and he is one of the players that will be available for loan."

Savage's wages could prove a stumbling block in any possible move but Jewell revealed Derby would be willing to assist in that department.

"We are quite happy to help things happen if that is what Robbie wants and it benefits both sides."

SWANSEA have signed BIRMINGHAM goalkeeper Artur Krysiak, 19, on a three-month emergency loan.

The Swans have managed with just one keeper this season but boss Roberto Martinez was keen to bring in cover for Dutchman Dorus de Vries.

WOLVES' appeal against striker Chris Iwelumo's red card at Deepdale on Saturday has been rejected by the Football Association.

The club felt Iwelumo was wrongfully dismissed for an alleged headbutt on Sean St Ledger and both players visited referee Martin Atkinson after the match to insist the clash had been accidental.

SHEFFIELD UNITED defender Sun Jihai has admitted a charge of improper conduct by the Football Association and will now have a personal hearing on Friday.

The China international was cited for his reaction to being sent off for a late lunge on Coventry's Michael Mifsud during last week's 1-1 draw at Bramall Lane.

In League One CHELTENHAM midfielder David Bird faces two months on the sidelines after fracturing toe in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Millwall.

The Robins have also lodged an appeal with the FA over the dismissal of Barry Hayles in that match.

SWINDON striker Blair Sturrock, 27, has been handed a trial at BOURNEMOUTH with a possible view to a loan move.

League Two GILLINGHAM striker Mark McCammon will be banned for three matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card for violent conduct after a challenge on goalkeeper Nikki Bull in the 2-1 defeat to Aldershot .

ACCRINGTON chief executive Robert Heys would welcome the introduction of a home player quota rule by the Football League.

Representatives from all 72 league clubs discussed a proposal at the League Meeting in Leicester last Thursday that could require sides to include a number of academy products in their 16-man matchday squads.

Heys told PA Sport: "Anything that encourages sides to develop young players for the future can only be a good thing."