Shaq attack for Halifax

The 20-year-old's youth deal will see him remain with the Vanarama National League side until January 2, 2016.

McDonald is a regular for Derby's Under-21 squad and he has made six appearances for Darren Wassall's team this season, scoring one goal.

McDonald had a loan spell last season at Cheltenham, then in Sky Bet League Two, where he made four appearances.

Halifax are currently bottom of the National League and are eight points from safety.