Lowton, 23 (last Saturday) is unlikely to be a summer target for Nigel Clough, primarily a right full-back the Rams already have players in that position with County's 'Player of the Year 2010-11' John Brayford and Tom Naylor chosen in that desired position - only a sale of either player could trigger a potential bid for the Chesterfield born defender.
Derby County FC chief executive Tom Glick dismissed the Lowton link as "nothing more than speculation".
Elsewhere there are suggestions that; Southampton, Leeds United and Ipswich Town may also look at tabling a bid for Lowton.