Defender set for Rams stay

Barnsley's hopes of landing Lewin Nytanga on a permanent deal have been dealt a blow as his agent says he will stay at Derby.

His agent Dean Sheehan says he has heard nothing from anyone and that the Welsh international intends to stay at Pride Park and fight for one of the centre half-places at the club.

"As far as we are concerned, Lewin has three years left at Derby and he will stay and fight for his place," said Sheehan.

"I wouldn't be saying this if Paul Jewell had given us any indication that he didn't want Lewin to do just that.

"Lewin has just completed another full season in the Championship and the club he played for on loan is desperate to have him back. What does that tell you about his ability?

"Forest boss Colin Calderwood has not phoned me. As far as I am concerned, that is just another rumour.

"Centre-halves do not hit their best until they are 28 and then tend to play for as long as goalkeepers. That is why Lewin is not rushing into anything. That is why we have said no to the two Spanish clubs that have approached us," he told the Sheffield Star.