Derby County's Arnaud Mendy has joined npower League One side Tranmere Rovers on a month's loan.

The 20-year-old Frenchman joined Derby in 2008 from FC Rouen and was regular in the academy and reserve teams upon his arrival.

Last season Arnaud made his first team debut as a late substitute in Derby's 3-0 Championship win over Sheffield Wednesday at Pride Park.

He had a brief loan spell with League Two Grimsby Town that provided just a single appearance before heading back to Derby, where he was a member of last season's totesport.com Central Division title-winning side.

Manager Nigel Clough told dcfc.co.uk: "This is a good opportunity for Arnaud to go out and get some first-team football under his belt.

"He has been a regular in the reserves and it will be hugely beneficial for him to get first-team experience."

Tranmere face Accrington Stanley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy this evening and Mendy could feature in the game at Prenton Park.

Rovers sit 22nd in League One after four games, drawing two and losing two.