Nottingham Forest have followed up their sensational Premier League campaign last season with what is shaping up to be an exciting summer of transfer business.

The Tricky Trees might not have signed as many players as they have in windows past, but in Dan Ndoye, Igor Jesus, and Jair Cunha, they’ve added some real quality to the side.

Moreover, while they have lost Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United, they’ve managed to tie Morgan Gibbs-White down with a new deal.

And now, if reports are to be believed, the club are about to sign a goalscoring forward who has been compared to Yoane Wissa.

Forest target their own Wissa

While it now looks like Wissa will probably be making his way to the North East this summer to join Newcastle United, it wasn’t that long ago that Forest were in the mix for him.

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It’s easy to see why Nuno and Co might’ve wanted the Congolese ace to move to the City Ground, as he racked up a stellar haul of 20 goals and five assists in just 39 appearances for Brentford last summer.

However, fans shouldn’t be too down about missing out on the 28-year-old, as it looks like the club are now closing in on a forward who could be their own version of him.

At least that’s according to a recent report from the continent, who claims that Forest are now incredibly close to signing Arnaud Kalimuendo.

In fact, the Belgian journalist has revealed that the Gariabaldi have now “agreed” to pay Stade Rennais €30m – £26m – for the incredibly dangerous centre-forward and that personal terms are already sorted.

While the fee is still significant, this looks like a great bit of business from Forest, especially as Kalimuendo has been compared to the dangerous Wissa.

How Kalimuendo compares to Wissa

Now, there are plenty of clear and somewhat surface-level similarities between Kalimuendo and Wissa, such as the fact that they’re both goalscoring centre-forwards who play in one of Europe’s top leagues and look to be on the move this summer.

However, in this instance, the primary comparison stems from FBref, which has analysed players in similar positions across Europe’s top-five leagues and concluded that the Brentford star has been the tenth most similar forward to the Rennes ace over the last 365 days.

The best way to understand how such a conclusion was reached is to examine the underlying numbers where the pair ranks closely.

The metrics include things such as expected and actual goals, expected and actual assists, passes into the penalty area, successful take-on percentage, tackles and more, all per 90.

It’s clear from these similarities that the 23-year-old has the ability to become just as dangerous a striker as the Bees ace and that he does not shirk his defensive duties either.

However, away from the statistical similarities to the Premier League star, the other reason Forest should be going all out to sign the France U21 star is the fact that he was a lean, mean output machine last season.

For example, the Suresnes-born monster, whom talent scout Jacek Kulig described as being “one of the most prolific” players around, scored 18 goals and provided four assists in 34 appearances, totalling 2681 minutes.

That means he managed to average a goal involvement every 1.54 games, or every 121.86 minutes, which sounds like the sort of numbers which could help push Nuno’s side even further up the table.

Ultimately, while he’s not as well known in England as Wissa, Forest look like they have got themselves a seriously impressive striker in Kalimuendo and someone who could be their own version of the Brentford man.

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A “terrific” Premier League player sees Newcastle United as his preferred destination this summer, according to a fresh transfer claim from The Athletic.

Howe discusses Isak's Newcastle future

The future of Alexander Isak has been the summer’s main talking point at St James’ Park, with the Swede pushing for a move to Liverpool ahead of the new season.

Isak has been made to train away from his Newcastle teammates by Eddie Howe, with the manager no doubt not wanting an unhappy player around, and he spoke about the saga over the weekend.

“I think everything is in play. I’ve said many times he is contracted to us. He is our player. The club make the decision on his future. I don’t know what that will be. Of course I have a preferred outcome. I want the best and the strongest squad possible, but I also want players that really want to play for this football club.”

Regardless of what happens with Isak, more signings are needed for Newcastle before the summer transfer window reaches its conclusion, and they have been boosted by the news that one individual would like to play for the club.

Aston Villa star Ramsey keen on Newcastle move

According to a new update from The Athletic, Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey sees Newcastle as his “preferred destination” this summer.

The report states that the Magpies “made an approach for the former England youth international in January 2024”, with Howe described as a “big fan” of his. While West Ham are also keen on signing the 24-year-old valued at £40m, “Newcastle’s project and the chance to work under Howe are thought to carry the greatest appeal” to him.

This is a big positive for Newcastle, should their interest in Ramsey be as strong as it was last year, with the Villa ace a hugely talented footballer.

Granted, he arguably hasn’t quite kicked on as much as some predicted, but Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has hailed his ability, having managed him when he was at Villa Park.

“He’s not following in anyone’s footsteps. Jacob Ramsey is Jacob Ramsey. He will be a terrific player. It won’t be long before the whole country is watching him I’m sure. He is right up there, let me tell you.”

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Ramsey only started half of Villa’s 38 Premier League games last season, and he could feel that a new challenge is needed at this point in his career, seeing Newcastle as the ideal next step.

Liverpool star Cody Gakpo has revealed that Lionel Messi was his childhood idol, while giving an ultimate compliment to former team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Netherlands international was hit with a series of questions about his career and some of the best players he has come up against. And in it, he sung the praises of some well-known faces over the years.

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  The 26-year-old was quizzed about who he grew up idolising, the best passer of the ball he's seen, the greatest defender he's faced, his favourite games and goals, and more. Although he is no longer team-mates with Alexander-Arnold, following his move to Real Madrid, he still appreciates his ability.

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  Question: "Which player did you want to be when growing up?"

  Gakpo: "Messi."

  Q: Who is the best player you have played against?

  Gakpo: "Messi."

  Q: Who is the best passer of a ball you've ever seen?

  Gakpo: "Trent [Alexander-Arnold]."

  Q: Who is the hardest defender you have ever faced?

  Gakpo: "Thiago Silva, one time."

  Q: What is the best game you've played in?

  Gakpo: "In the World Cup, a 2-2 draw with Argentina was an iconic game. The 7-0 against [Man] United as well."

  Q: What is the best goal you've ever scored?

  Gakpo: "The second goal [of his goals] against [Man] United."

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O Corinthians aguarda uma proposta do Zenit, da Rússia, pelo atacante Pedro. O clube russo tem a preferência pelo jogador, mas ainda não encaminhou uma oferta oficial pelo atleta, ainda que tenha aberto com o estafe do atleta há cerca de um mês.

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A expectativa é que o clube russo faça valer a prioridade conquistada na venda de Yuri Alberto ao Timão, no início desta temporada. A janela de transferências abre no próximo dia 3 de julho e a tendência é que até lá os russos encaminhem algo para contratar a joia corintiana.

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A ideia é que caso o Zenit apresente algo oficial seja em torno de 12 a 17 milhões de euros (R$ 57,4 mi a 81,3, na cotação atual), com possibilidades desse valor ser alcançado através de gatilhos e bonificações. Uma possível evolução para proposta também colocaria em discussão a distribuição do percentual. O Corinthians tem 80% dos direitos econômicos do jogador e poderia ficar com uma parte, dependendo da condução das negociações.

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Como tem 17 anos, e completará 18 somente em fevereiro do ano que vem, é garantido que Pedro seguirá como opção no ataque do Corinthians até o fim do ano, independentemente dele ser negociado com o Zenit ainda nesta janela. O garoto tem contrato recém-renovado com o Timão, com validade até março de 2026, com multa rescisória estipulada em 120 milhoes de euros (R$ 627, 4 mi, na cotação atual) para o mercado internacional.

After winning the opening day Premier League clash against Everton at Elland Road, Leeds United fans had a newfound sense of excitement – but it’s safe to say they’ve come back down to earth with a bang.

Daniel Farke’s side lost 5-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates, before falling at the first hurdle in the Carabao Cup to a youthful Sheffield Wednesday outfit earlier this week.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his debut in the game at Hillsborough, coming off the bench, but it was an outing for the new addition to forget – missing three big chances before failing to convert in the penalty shootout.

The 28-year-old took the second spot kick, but blazed his effort over the bar, subsequently contributing to the Whites’ early exit from the cup competition.

However, with the transfer window coming to a close in the next few days, new attacking talent are still being targeted, potentially helping Calvert-Lewin in his quest for success in Yorkshire.

Leeds’ hunt to land a star who’d help Calvert-Lewin

Over the last couple of days, Brighton & Hove Albion star Facundo Buonanotte has been touted with a move to join Leeds, potentially moving to Yorkshire on a temporary basis.

A deal has now collapsed for the Argentine’s signature, with fellow Premier League club Chelsea now set to swoop in and complete a deal for his signature before Monday’s deadline.

However, another option has emerged in their sights, with Sheffield United star Gustavo Hamer a player they could turn to in the coming days, according to journalist Joe Donnohue.

He claims that the Blades are open to letting the Dutchman leave before Monday’s transfer deadline, with a loan with an option to buy of £15m being mooted. As Donnohue notes, Leeds have been in the mix for his signature already this summer.

The journalist also stated that the 28-year-old isn’t pushing for a move away from Bramall Lane, but could be open to a return to the Premier League in the coming days.

Why Leeds’ latest target would get Calvert-Lewin firing

Leeds’ deal to land Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer earlier this summer handed the side an experienced Premier League option, but there were undoubtedly doubts about his injury record.

The Englishman missed 15 games last season through various injuries, with the Whites’ fanbase hoping that the 28-year-old can avoid a repeat of such setbacks during his time in Yorkshire.

However, his debut earlier this week wasn’t the greatest first impression, desperately needing to find the back of the net in the coming games to help him settle into life in Yorkshire.

He’s registered 57 goals in England’s top-flight throughout his career, having the experience and previous record to help play a crucial role in the club’s hunt for survival.

Calvert-Lewin would be aided by Hamer should the Blades star make the move to Elland Road, possessing serious quality in the final third – something which is needed before the window closes.

Such a move would be an excellent one, offering Farke an added presence within the final third – but also softening the blow after missing out on Buonanotte’s signature.

When comparing Hamer’s stats to those of the Argentine from last season, he managed to outperform him in numerous areas, highlighting the quality he would offer to the current first-team squad.

The United star, who’s been labelled “outrageous” by one analyst, registered more combined goals and assists throughout 2024/25, highlighting the threat he possesses when in attacking areas.

His ability to create chances for his teammates was just impressive, notching more progressive passes per 90, with more of his efforts being defined as key passes – able to hand Calvert-Lewin the chance to impress at Elland Road.

Games played

41

31

Goals & assists

16

7

Key passes

2.1

1.4

Progressive passes

6.4

3.2

Shot-creating actions

4.5

3.1

Passes into final third

4.4

2.4

Take-ons completed

43%

33%

Carries into the final third

1.6

1.5

Crosses completed

4.1

2.5

The Englishman’s biggest asset is his aerial ability, as seen by his tally of 4.8 aerials won per 90 last season, something which Hamer could massively aid, given his tally of 4.1 crosses completed per 90 last season.

Other numbers, such as 4.5 shot-creating actions and a 43% take-on success rate – showcase his ability to take the ball into dangerous areas, before either getting a shot off or teeing up a teammate.

A deal for Hamer would be an excellent deal for Farke’s side, subsequently landing a player who has proven his talents in recent months – whilst also finally landing a long-standing target.

If he can replicate his numbers from last season across Yorkshire, he would be a superb addition – and one that could help Calvert-Lewin make himself a fan-favourite during his own spell in Yorkshire.

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Mumbai Indians have signed allrounder Corbin Bosch as a replacement for fellow South African Lizaad Williams, who has been ruled out of IPL 2025 with injury.Bosch, a bowling allrounder, is yet to make his IPL debut, but has been part of Rajasthan Royals in the past as a reserve player. Bosch, 30, though is familiar with the MI franchise, having been part of their title-winning SA20 side, MI Cape Town, in February earlier this year. He took 11 wickets in seven innings at an economy rate of 8.68 in MICT’s run to their maiden SA20 title. Bosch will reunite with his SA20 team-mate Ryan Rickelton at Mumbai Indians. He will slot in as the third seam-bowling allrounder at MI behind captain Hardik Pandya and Raj Bawa.He was a diamond pick by Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 2025 at the draft that was held in January, but will now have to forgo that deal to participate in the IPL. Starting this year, the PSL will be played in an April-May window, clashing with the IPL.Related

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Bosch has also been part of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and now-defunct Mzansi Super League (MSL). He can float in the batting line-up – he even batted at No.3 for Barbados Royals in CPL 2022 – and bowl at the death too.Overall, Bosch has played 86 T20s so far, taking 59 wickets at an economy rate of 8.38 to go with 663 runs at a strike rate of 113.33.An IPL deal with MI has added to his recent success. In the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in Centurion, Bosch became the first South Africa player to take a four-wicket haul and make a fifty-plus score on debut. Bosch’s all-round effort helped South Africa confirm their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which will be held at Lord’s in June later this year.After winning the SA20, Bosch also made South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad as an injury replacement but ended up playing just a warm-up fixture in Karachi.As for Williams, he is the second MI player to be sidelined from the upcoming season after Afghanistan’s mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar, who is nursing a back injury.

Newcastle United’s summer transfer window started with a sequence of failed efforts to sign strikers. They had an extensive shortlist, but found they were repeatedly beaten in their chase for all of them but two.

Indeed, optimists on Tyneside might remark that Newcastle got there in the end, strengthening across the park to give Eddie Howe a refreshed squad to tackle the campaign with.

Losing Alexander Isak to Liverpool cannot be sugar-coated, though; it’s a huge blow. Widely regarded as being among the cream of strikers across the globe, Isak has only made the dominant Premier League champions stronger.

Only a matter of months ago, the thought of Isak’s sale to a team like Liverpool was unthinkable, but it has become a reality for the Magpies, and Howe has been forced to rework his free-flowing frontline.

Having only claimed two points from their first three league matches of the season, blanking in two of those matches besides, Newcastle need their new recruits to settle in quickly, having indeed reached a decision that Isak needed to be sold to Liverpool.

Why Newcastle allowed Isak to leave

Isak has been one of the most clinical goal scorers in the Premier League since his debut in 2022, behind only Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah in the goal-to-game ratio.

Erling Haaland

100

88 (0.88)

Mohamed Salah

111

67 (0.60)

Alexander Isak

86

54 (0.63)

Ollie Watkins

115

50 (0.43)

Bryan Mbeumo

104

39 (0.37)

After qualifying for the Champions League and beating Liverpool to lift the Carabao Cup last season, the Toon felt they had done enough to prevent Isak from being picked at by the top brass, but the player has been tenacious in his desire to leave for pastures new, even at the expense of his relationship with Newcastle.

PIF entered the transfer window with the insistence that they would not lose their talisman, who was contracted to St. James’ Park for just under three more years.

But his incendiary comments and refusal to play made it hard to warrant his staying in Howe’s squad. Thus, his bond with United has been broken.

Newcastle have at least replaced the 25-year-old with a proven Premier League goalscorer in Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, but it’s club-record man Nick Woltemade who feels to have taken the baton from Isak as he leaves Tyneside and makes his way over to Liverpool.

Why Newcastle signed Nick Woltemade

Newcastle signed Woltemade from Stuttgart for £69m toward the end of August, seeing him replace Isak not just in position but as the most expensive player in United’s history.

Woltemade’s arrival suggested a concession in the battle with Liverpool to keep Isak at St. James’ Park, and while he’s unlikely to bring the same cultured and complete attacking style to Howe’s door from the off, the sky really is the limit when looking at the wider picture.

Data-driven platform FBref has crunched the numbers over the past 365 days and noted that the 6 foot 6 Woltemade bears a likeness to Isak, albeit less lateral with his movements and more of a proficient outlet when in tight situations.

The site record him to rank among the top 1% of strikers across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for touches in the attacking box, the top 5% for shot-creating actions and successful take-ons, and the top 15% for progressive passes per 90.

Woltemade might need a touch of work in front of goal, but he has a wider scope than Wissa, who would be expected to provide a consistent stream of goals, having scored 19 for the Bees last year.

There’s no question about Woltemade’s potential. Talent scout Jacek Kulig hailed his “unstoppable” performances with Germany U21s after a terrific year with Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, where he scored 12 times from only 17 starting appearances.

However, all this boils down to the brief prowess the 23-year-old has shown and the belief that Howe can grow him into a player of Isak’s ability. He has not yet reached that stage.

Therefore, some might question whether Newcastle have slightly overpaid for the German international. Arrivals were always going to come at a premium for the north east outfit, with all aware of their struggles in identifying and convincing a high-level forward to join their project.

According to Transfermarkt, Woltemade is only worth €30m (equating to roughly £26m), having scored just 14 goals across 70 appearances in the Bundesliga, hitherto sharpening his skills lower down the ladder.

He was integral in winning the DFB-Pokal last season and has shown he has prolific potential within him, but to expect this record signing to arrive and pack as heavy a punch as Isak landed on England’s elite simply isn’t realistic, at least within the early days of his time on Tyneside.

And this would be highlighted through Isak’s £125m price tag, which in fact stretches roughly £100m higher than the value that Woltemade has been projected to hold.

Had Wissa not been signed, Howe might have found himself with a steeper task in lifting Woltemade up to the height of his ceiling, but when considering the circumstances, this should be viewed as promising stuff from the club.

Still, a combined figure of £124m (including add-ons) puts the pressure on for such players to effectively replace a world-class marksman with two talents in the aggregate.

Woltemade, then, might need to start playing like an elite Premier League striker from the moment he walks onto the pitch, and perhaps that could be to the detriment of the German star’s bedding-in effectively at Newcastle.

He is likely to come good, but it may be a difficult start while he gets up to speed. Just look at the criticism Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres has attracted during his early days at the Emirates Stadium. Isak’s fellow Swede is one of the landmark additions of the window but cost £64m, less than Woltemade. That paints the picture of how silly season panned out in the Premier League.

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Michael Olise is one of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's favourite players ever, with the Bayern Munich sensation paired with club legends Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Luca Toni. Olise has become among the best players in the world since his sensational switch from Crystal Palace to Bavaria in 2024. A phenomenal debut season at the Allianz Arena was rewarded with a Ballon d'Or nomination this year.

Olise on course to become a Bayern Munich legend

Since his £52 million (€60m/$70m) move from Crystal Palace to Bayern in the summer of 2024, Olise has quickly established himself as one of the Bundesliga's standout performers. In tough moments, he's become a key player for Bayern, alongside Harry Kane, proving to be a reliable go-to figure in crucial situations. The Frenchman hit double figures for both goals and assists in the Bundesliga as Bayern snatched the domestic throne back from Bayer Leverkusen.

AdvertisementRummenigge pairs Olise with Robben and Ribery

Speaking to , Rummenigge was asked which players he has liked the most. The iconic former striker said: "The attackers are the salt in the soup, as we say. Especially the wingers, like Ribery, Robben, and now Olise. And the centre-forwards. Even Luca Toni. He wasn't really convinced about coming to Bayern."

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The 23-year-old has played 62 games for Die Roten and has already brought up a half-century of direct goal contributions. With 24 goals and 26 assists since his arrival at the Allianz Arena, no other player bar Kane has had as many direct goal involvements from Germany's top-flight across all competitions.

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Olise's exploits for Bayern have earned him a status as one of the best attackers in the world at the moment. His dominant displays and terrific returns saw him earn a nomination for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. However, despite just arriving over a year ago, question marks over the former Palace winger's future at Sabener Street have started to linger. There have been reports suggesting that Bayern inserted an exit clause in his five-year contract, with the clause becoming active next summer. Liverpool have been heavily linked with Olise, with the Premier League champions reportedly looking at the French star as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah. 

وجه ستيف باريش، رئيس نادي كريستال بالاس، رسالة إلى ريال مدريد ومانشستر يونايتد، وذلك بشأن آدم وارتون نجم خط وسط الفريق، بعدما ارتبط اللاعب بالذهاب إلى العديد من الأندية خلال الفترة الماضية.

وارتون ظهر بشكل رائع حقًا مع نادي كريستال بالاس خلال العامين الأخيرين، وقدم لاعب خط الوسط الشاب مستويات قوية مع الفريق اللندني.

وجعل مستوى وارتون المميز العديد من الأندية ترغب في التعاقد معه، حيث ارتبط اسم اللاعب الشاب بـ ريال مدريد، ومانشستر يونايتد، وكذلك ليفربول.

اقرأ أيضًا .. لابورتا: أحب رئاسة برشلونة.. فليك يذكرني بفيلم المصارع وعلاقتي مع ميسي رائعة

وأكد باريش في حديثه مع شبكة ”Talksport” ، أن وارتون ملتزم بالاستمرار مع كريستال بالاس، وكل الأنباء التي تتوارد حول إمكانية رحيله غير صحيحة.

وقال باريش عن وارتون: “إذا كان مانشستر يونايتد يرغب في ضم آدم وارتون، فهذا ليس مفاجئًا على الإطلاق، في الواقع لديه عقد طويل الأمد، لا يوجد أي ضغط علينا للقيام ببيعه ولا أعتقد أن هناك أي ضغط حقيقي من اللاعب أيضًا”.

وأضاف: “أعتقد أن آدم سيرغب في وقت ما باللعب إما في دوري أبطال أوروبا معنا إذا استطعنا تحقيق ذلك، أو ربما مع ناد آخر”.

وأوضح باريش عن وارتون: ”إنه موهبة استثنائية، أعتقد أنه في الوقت الحالي لا أستطيع التحدث نيابة عن آدم، لكنني أعتقد أنه يركز على مسيرته مع كريستال بالاس”.

وأردف: “لقد عانى من مشاكل في الموسم الماضي بسبب إصابات الفخذ التي يعاني منها الكثير من اللاعبين الشباب”.

وتابع باريش: “أعتقد أنه هذا الموسم يركز تمامًا على المشاركة في المباريات والانضمام إلى تشكيلة إنجلترا، وأن يكون لاعبًا أساسيًا معنا، والتأكد من أنه قادر على إظهار ذلك أيام السبت والأحد والخميس كل أسبوع، إنه جدول صعب علينا الآن”.

واختتم: “أعتقد أنه ملتزم جدًا بالاستمرار مع النادي. لا أعرف من أين تأتي كل هذه الأمور”.

Derby County are in the hunt for a winger before the transfer deadline and John Eustace may be about to get his wish with so little time remaining in the window.

Derby County drop points late on at Ipswich Town

Despite a valiant effort from the Rams, Jack Clarke struck 16 minutes into injury time from the spot as Derby had to settle for a share of the spoils in an enthralling encounter at Portman Road.

Reviewing events, Eustace praised his side for their spirited display against a side who were only recently relegated from the top-flight, albeit he was frustrated with the end result.

He told BBC Sport: “Really, really disappointed to concede [the equaliser]. I think that’s a world record amount of time ever added to any game. I’ve never seen that amount of minutes before.

“The lads battled, worked their socks off and we deserved the three points. What an effort that was from a group of players who are going to grow throughout the season. I think there some really good signs for where we want to get to and I was really proud of the effort.”

Reports suggest Derby are in with a fighting chance of signing Ben Brereton Diaz from Southampton, which would help Eustace to realise his ambition of laying claim to another wide option before the window closes.

Chesterfield Town attacker Armando Dobra is also a target for the Rams, meaning there are plenty of plates spinning with the deadline drawing closer at Pride Park.

With that in mind, Eustace and his men are ready to offer a contract to an experienced winger who could be the key to unlocking defences in the Championship.

Derby County ready to offer contract to Patrick Roberts

According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon, relayed by Football League World, Derby are set to offer a three-year contract to Sunderland winger Patrick Roberts, who could fulfill Eustace’s wish to land a winger before the window closes.

Earning a solitary Premier League appearance against Burnley, the former Celtic loanee has also featured against Huddersfield Town in the EFL Cup and may now be available due to experiencing limited minutes.

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Labelled “dynamic” by Regis Le Bris, Roberts created 65 chances in the Championship last term and played a major role in the Black Cats’ promotion from the second-tier, albeit he has fallen victim to their summer spending spree.

Derby could now look to capitalise on his availability, though it remains to be seen if other clubs come calling for the £12,500 per week earner over the coming hours.

Eustace has had a positive impact since arriving at Pride Park that will be a tempting draw for players, something that may play on Roberts’ mind when it comes to picking his next career challenge.