As soon as Derby earnt promotion from League One, questions instantly began on how Paul Warne will boost his squad before the new season.
The Rams currently have only 19 players and will need some more quality if they are to solidify their place in the Championship.
However, with limited funds, Warne has said that he will be keen on looking at the free agent market this summer, something that has been backed up by transfer rumours.
With needs at left back, centre back, striker and centre midfield - Derby will need to begin making serious moves soon.
Here are the 11 players that Derby County have been linked with so far this summer transfer window...
However, with limited funds, Warne has said that he will be keen on looking at the free agent market this summer, something that has been backed up by transfer rumours.
![The young left back's contract was extended by a season so he will command a hefty price tag. Small has also attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk5MGUxNGEwLTE1ZGMtNDYzMC05M2RlLTU5YzA4YTAyYTM1Mjo2NmUzOTM4Yy1hOTE5LTRlZjEtYjU1Zi01OGFlOTNjZTI1YjA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Thierry Small - Charlton Athletic
The young left back's contract was extended by a season so he will command a hefty price tag. Small has also attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Pete Norton
![Jonson Clarke-Harris predominantly attracted Derby's interest last summer. He is now a free agent, but will join Rotherham United in July.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE4MWQ2NzBhLWUwOWYtNGZiZC05NGJjLWM5ODJmZDU3ZGM4MTo4ODk4MjAxZi02NzFiLTQ0MjgtOTI0ZS1iY2E1NGUxNGJiMGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Jonson Clarke-Harris - Peterborough United
Jonson Clarke-Harris predominantly attracted Derby's interest last summer. He is now a free agent, but will join Rotherham United in July. Photo: Joe Dent
![Herbie Kane is due to become a free agent, the midfielder has been targeted as a Max Bird replacement and seems one of the more likely signings for Derby.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJkOWZjMzE4LTVmYzMtNGJlOC1hNDkwLWJjODZhNWY1MWU3NTplYzAxMDRiZi1mOWNlLTRiYTEtYTMyOC1kY2FiMTg3N2M3Yzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Herbie Kane - Barnsley
Herbie Kane is due to become a free agent, the midfielder has been targeted as a Max Bird replacement and seems one of the more likely signings for Derby. Photo: Alex Livesey
![Sheffield Wednesday's Josh Windass has become a fan favourite at Hillsborough. He is out of contract this summer and yet to agree a deal with a new team.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBiNTM5ZDlmLTQyMTItNDIyYy05MjIxLTk2ODU5MzA3NDVmMDpiMDdlNDhlNi1hZDZjLTQxOTctODI1Yi1lYjdiZGRlODU2Yzk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Josh Windass - Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday's Josh Windass has become a fan favourite at Hillsborough. He is out of contract this summer and yet to agree a deal with a new team. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images