Derby County now keen to sign £30k-a-week star who has won 3 league titles
Derby County are readying themselves for another campaign in the Championship and could now be set to push the boat out for an experienced midfielder, according to reports.
Derby County look for stability under John Eustace
John Eustace performed a minor miracle by keeping Derby in the EFL Championship last campaign and will hope his array of proven arrivals can help his side enjoy a more productive season at Pride Park.
Andreas Weimann, Danny Batth, Richard O’Donnell and Carlton Morris have all come through the door to breathe new life into a squad in need of material upgrades.
Former boss Paul Warne believes Morris could provide a steady source of goals after arriving from Luton Town, as he stated: “We signed Carlton as a young lad from Norwich and he did really well.
“He came in with a really competitive front line. At the time of his second spell, I had Michael Smith, Freddie Ladapo and Kyle Vassell, so it was some frontline. He played in numerous positions across the front for me, and he can play as the lone striker or in a two.
“He’s very good with his back to goal, really strong in the air, he’s brave, and obviously can score goals too.”
Eustace has made a habit of calling on former players himself, so it won’t come as a surprise that Derby are targeting Blackburn Rovers defender Callum Brittain as he heads into the last year of his deal at Ewood Park.
Finding established stars with a history of excelling in the second-tier appears to be the priority for the Rams, who are now targeting an ambitious move for another recognisable name.
Derby County looking to sign Ipswich Town star Sam Morsy
According to reliable reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon, relayed by The 72, Derby are now keen to sign Ipswich Town midfielder Sam Morsy as they prepare for another busy campaign.
The Egypt international earns £30,000 per week at Portman Road and made 34 appearances for the Tractor Boys last term, scoring once and laying on an assist.
| Sam Morsy’s history of winning league titles | |
| League Two | Chesterfield Town (2013/14) |
| League One | Wigan Athletic (2015/16) |
| League One | Wigan Athletic (2017/18) |
In addition to his three titles with Chesterfield and Wigan, Morsy has also captained Ipswich to promotion from League One and the Championship, while he played a part in Port Vale’s rise to League One in 2012/13.
Ultimately, the Wolverhampton-born man has a clear track record of helping to elevate clubs in the Football League system, making him a shrewd potential addition at Derby due to his leadership qualities and drive on the pitch.
Nevertheless, overseas sides are also attentive to his situation, so it remains to be seen whether the Rams can force the hand of Ipswich before rival suitors take advantage of the fact he has one year left on his contract.
Derby County Face ‘Major Threat’ In Bid To Sign Star
Derby County face a ‘major threat’ from the Middle East in their bid to sign Sam Morsy from Ipswich Town, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
Morsy could move on from Ipswich this summer for the right price, following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
Derby boss John Eustace is a huge admirer of the Egypt international and is keen to take him to Pride Park to bolster the Rams squad.
That though may well be easier said than done as Morsy has interest from clubs in the Middle East.
Interest from the Middle East represents a ‘major threat’ to Derby’s chances of signing the midfielder.
Sides from the region may well be able to offer Morsy a lucrative pay packet that Derby just cannot match.
Morsy has been on the books at Portman Road since joining the club in 2021 from Middlesbrough.
| Club | Years |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | 2009-2013 |
| Chesterfield | 2013-2015 |
| Wigan Athletic | 2016-2020 |
| Barnsley (loan) | 2016-2017 |
| Middlesbrough | 2020-2021 |
| Ipswich Town | 2021- |
He clocked 33 appearances in Ipswich’s doomed Premier League campaign last season and went into the referee’s notebook a whopping nine times.
Morsy is now into the final year of his contract at Ipswich and, due to turn 34 years old in September, will be keen if he does move then it is the right switch, both financially and from a football point of view.
Derby will hope that the lure of staying in England is one Morsy cannot resist as they look to establish themselves in the Championship next season.
The Rams are also continuing to work on the signing of attacker Patrick Agyemang from MLS side Charlotte FC.
Derby are due to start the new season by travelling to Stoke City and it remains to be seen how many new faces they have in the side for the trip to the Potteries.
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