It was a problematic position this season, particularly on the right-hand side where midfielders Korey Smith and Jason Knight were given that responsibility. Undoubtedly, the biggest priority will be signings wing-backs, particularly with Warne set to play 3-5-2 next season. Given he already knows the club and Warne's style of play, it is a deal that would make a lot of sense and he can play in the centre of defence or full-back. Championship sides have been linked with Poole but he would undoubtedly be a regular starter at Pride Park.Ī move for Haydon Roberts would also make sense now he has left Brighton. He captained Lincoln City, but did not want to sign a new contract and was subsequently released.
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A move for Regan Poole should be considered now that he is a free agent and fits the age bracket Derby are ideally looking for. Sonny Bradley and Clark Robertson have both been linked but they don't fit the profile of players in their peak years. The only defenders to score from set-pieces were Cashin and Haydon Roberts with two goals between them, a number that needs to drastically improve given there is a desire for more goals to be shared around the team.
Rooney could perhaps do with a season-long loan move if his chances are going to be limited this season having impressed when he was called upon.ĭerby need centre-backs who pack a threat from set-pieces which was a particular bugbear of Warne's last season given Conor Hourihane's expertise from deadball situations. The only centre-backs on the books currently are Eiran Cashin, Craig Forsyth and Jake Rooney. He saved penalties from David McGoldrick and James Collins when the sides met last November and fans were disappointed by his departure.ĭerby need to reshape their defence this summer with Curtis Davies, James Chester and Richard Stearman allowed to leave following the expiration of their contracts. There are some notable goalkeepers available on a free transfer with Connor Ripley currently looking for a new club following his release from Morecambe following their relegation to League Two. Ideally, Derby could do with a goalkeeper that can provide strong competition for Wildsmith's place rather than somebody who is just content to sit on the bench.īut the truth is they will find it difficult to dislodge the former Sheffield Wednesday stopper who was one of the players of the season. Should Scott Loach not sign a new contract with the club then that will dictate that Warne will have to look for a second goalkeeper this summer particularly after Harrison Foulkes was released last month. Luke McGee had served as Wildsmith's understudy having arrived on loan from Forest Green Rovers back in January, but never played a game before he returned to Gloucestershire following the conclusion of the campaign. Here Derbyshire Live takes a look at what Warne may be seeking to do when the window finally opens.ĭerby are definitely in the hunt for one goalkeeper to act as back-up to Joe Wildsmith who established himself as the club's number one last season. READ: Derby County transfers and technical directors as Rams wait on contract decisionĪ raft of incomings will be expected as the Rams look to build a squad capable of sustaining a promotion challenge after missing out on the top six this season. READ: Derby County confirm another pre-season friendly as Paul Warne plan takes shape Third-choice goalkeeper Scott Loach is also considering a new deal that would keep him at Derby for another season.
The Rams head coach is expected to be a busy man ahead of the window opening next month with every department expected to be strengthened.ĭerby are also waiting on top scorer David McGoldrick to inform them as to whether he plans to sign a new deal having been offered fresh terms. Derby County are gearing up for an exciting summer as Paul Warne plans to reshape his squad for next season's League One campaign.
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