Derby County may not be done in the summer transfer market just yet.
After making the step up from League One, Paul Warne has been working hard to strengthen his squad for the 2024/25 Championship season.
Derby County have made eight first-team signings so far in the current transfer window.
Several of the Rams’ new additions have made their debuts in the last week, including Kayden Jackson, who scored as Derby beat Chesterfield 2-1 in the League Cup first round.
While he is yet to make the switch to Pride Park, meanwhile, Jacob Widell Zetterstrom will join Derby this week after playing his final game for his current club on Thursday.
But with a few weeks left of the summer transfer window, the Derbyshire outfit are still looking likely to plug a few more gaps in their side.
Here we take a look at what might be next for Derby in the summer transfer window, following the imminent arrival of Zetterstrorm…
What signings will Derby County make before August 30th
The signing of Zetterstrorm will plug a big hole in the Warne’s first-team squad.
The newly-promoted side have been hunting for a new goalkeeper since Joe Wildsmith left the club as a free agent earlier this year.
Josh Vickers has been Warne’s number one since Wildsmith’s departure but Derby’s latest addition will bring some much-needed quality between the sticks.
Further defensive reinforcement are expected at the club this month, which makes sense given the Rams shipped four on the opening day.
Derby are interested in signing Marvin Johnson from Sheffield Wednesday but face competition for his signature from old promotion rival, Oxford United.
Elsewhere, in a bid to boost their attacking threat, the club have been showing interest in a Liverpool starlet.
However, Derby face competition from RB Salzburg for Bobby Clark, who Warne is a long-term admirer of.
More attack-minded signings could still arrive at Pride Park this summer, as Derby want Luton Town striker Cauley Woodrow.
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Which players will leave Derby County before August 30th
Despite it being clear Derby still need to strengthen in the striker department, one player could leave the club this summer.
Liam Thompson praised Dajaune Brown after his showing versus Chesterfield in midweek.
But the 18-year-old still lacks the quality required to play in the Championship and could be loaned out in order to gain some much-needed experience.
Eight players have already left the club in the current window, with the latest exit seeing Tyrese Fornah leave Derby for Salford City on loan.
Given the lack of quality depth in their side, it is hard to see Derby being willing to sanction too many more exits this month.
A couple of young stars could be handed a chance to shine out on loan but the majority of their senior players are expected to now stay put.