Derby County signing this 25-year-old star would provide a massive defensive boost for Cocu

Everton defender Matthew Pennington celebrates after scoring against Liverpool. (Getty Images)

Why Matthew Pennington would be a smart signing for Derby County Derby County manager Phillip Cocu has insisted (as cited by the club’s official Twitter account) that he will sign a couple of players when the transfer window opens in January. Phillip Cocu, who was handed over the reins at Pride Park in July after … Read more

Derby completing a cut-price deal for this 10-goal giant would be a masterstroke

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Why Derby County should go all out for Armand Gnanduillet in January According to Football Insider (h/t Derbyshire Live), Derby County have been credited with an interest in Blackpool striker Armand Gnanduillet. Rams boss Phillip Cocu is keen to bolster his attacking options with the acquisition of a new striker during the mid-season trading period … Read more

Derby County beating Cardiff to sign this 19-year-old Scottish prodigy would be a terrific move for the future

Why Derby County should beat Cardiff City to Luke McCowan According to Football Insider (h/t Derbyshire Live), Derby County have been linked with a move for Scottish starlet Luke McCowan, who currently plies his trade with Ayr United in the Scottish Championship. Apart from the Rams, Cardiff City are also keeping close tabs on the … Read more

Arsenal’s decision to sell this 21-year-old for £10m in the summer makes zero sense and here is why

Why Arsenal made a mistake by selling Krystian Bielik in the summer According to BBC (h/t Football.London), Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer has questioned Arsenal’s decision to sell highly-rated defender Krystian Bielik to Derby County in the summer, with the former England international aiming a sly dig at Unai Emery’s transfer business.  The 21-year-old Polish … Read more

15 goals, 17 games – Derby County would get close to a top-ten finish by signing this ruthless English striker

Why Derby County should sign Sam Cosgrove from Aberdeen According to a report in Star, Derby County are in the race to sign Aberdeen striker Sam Cosgrove either in the upcoming transfer window or in the summer. Championship rivals Middlesbrough are the other club interested in signing the in-form forward. Cosgrove has been tearing up … Read more

Explained: This is why Derby County must avoid a move for this 24-year-old League One genius at all costs

Why Kyle Dempsey to Derby County makes no sense According to Derbyshire Live, Derby County have been credited with an interest in midfielder Kyle Dempsey, who currently plies his trade with Fleetwood Town in League One.  As per the report, the 24-year-old defensive midfielder has caught the eye with his impressive form for Joey Barton’s … Read more

Derby County beating off competition to sign this 24-year-old solid dribbler could turn out to be a smart piece of business

Hearts striker Uche Ikpeazu warming up. (Getty Images)

Why Derby County should beat off competition to sign Uche Ikpeazu According to a report in Derby Telegraph, Derby County are among a host of clubs that are interested in signing Hearts striker Uche Ikpeazu in the future. Along with the Rams, Championships rivals Wigan Athletic and Bristol City are in the race to sign … Read more

Number talk: An in-depth stats analysis comparing Derby County’s two biggest stars after a recent mishap

Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett’s season for Derby in numbers so far According to a report from the BBC, Derby County players Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett have pleaded guilty to drink-driving after a horror smash that has left teammate Richard Keogh unconscious. Mason Bennett, 23, and 25-year-old Wales international Tom Lawrence were arrested following … Read more

Derby County must do the wise thing and rope in this searing Harrow-born No. 9 to tackle goalscoring woes

Hearts striker Uche Ikpeazu warming up. (Getty Images)

Why Derby County should make Uche Ikpeazu a top priority in January According to Derbyshire Live, Derby County have been credited with an interest in Hearts striker Uche Ikpeazu, with Rams manager Phillip Cocu currently on the lookout for reinforcements to bolster his attack in January.  However, if the Rams are really serious about bringing … Read more

“Quality player”, “Bright spark”: Some Derby fans react after 2-0 win vs Luton Town + Match report

Derby County v Luton Town Report – Derby County Match Report Derby County returned to winning ways with a good 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Pride Park. Matty Pearson’s own goal and a goal from Tom Lawrence sealed the deal for the Rams, who now jump up to 13th place in the table. After … Read more