Tom Huddlestone to Udinese is the most bizarre transfer deadline day rumour so far

TOM HUDDLESTONE is talking to Udinese over a bizarre permanent move to Italy.

The Derby midfielder, 32, has been allowed to leave for the Serie A side, 18 months after his return to Pride Park.

Frank Lampard will allow Huddlestone to leave as he's started just two games since Boxing Day.

Many supporters tweeted their confusion at the deal.

One user wrote: "I think Deadline Day has peaked."

Another added: "Weirdest transfer rumour of the day so far..."

However, not everyone thinks it's a daft move, as one Twitter user said: "A true 'regista' finally moving to a league that will appreciate him."

Huddlestone started his senior career at Derby in 2002, spending three seasons at the Rams before joining Tottenham.

The central midfielder spent eight years at Spurs before he joined Hull in 2013.

The four-cap England star returned to Pride Park in 2017 - and played 44 matches in the Championship last season.

However, Huddlestone has appeared just five times in the league this term as his opportunities have become more limited.