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 Swedish international goalkeeper has signed for Stoke City and so Derby's chances of landing Johansson have disappeared.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI3ZTAwYjU2LTZjOWYtNDdiNC1hMGEyLTVhMTFlMzZjZjIyZTowZjNmMTc2OC1mNTk3LTRhMmEtOWUyOS04MTMyYmMwMTFhZDU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Viktor Johansson - Rotherham United
The Swedish international goalkeeper has signed for Stoke City and so Derby's chances of landing Johansson have disappeared. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
![17 year-old defender Rocco Friel has attracted interest from Leicester City and QPR as well as Derby.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/23/15/47/20447462.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Rocco Friel - Hearts
17 year-old defender Rocco Friel has attracted interest from Leicester City and QPR as well as Derby. | SNS Group
![Lowe has been on loan at Swansea from Bournemouth. The winger is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, Derby's competition for his signature includes Swansea, Portsmouth, Norwich and Ipswich.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA2ZjIwNTZiLWVhNDEtNDNlMC05M2I2LTZlMjFmMzI2OGY3Mzo2NWQyZjVhMy01MWJhLTQxZjUtYjZjMy02OWFhOTU2MWRjZjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. Jamal Lowe - Swansea City
Lowe has been on loan at Swansea from Bournemouth. The winger is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, Derby's competition for his signature includes Swansea, Portsmouth, Norwich and Ipswich. Photo: George Wood