Derby County handed transfer boost as Manchester United and Rangers claims made

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Derby County are hopeful of completing a deal for Cardiff City ace James Collins this summer and rival suitors Portsmouth have admitted defeat in their pursuit of the striker.

Liam Rosenior continues to add to his squad over the transfer window and a move for Collins could be a shrewd acquisition. The 31-year-old scored three goals in 26 appearances for Cardiff last season.

The Rams are in need of extra bodies to bolster Rosenior's squad and have made six signings following the completion of a takeover. Conor Hourihane, James Chester, Joe Wildsmith, Tom Barkhuizen, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and David McGoldrick have all joined the club's efforts to regain their Championship status next season.

Tom Lawrence is reportedly being targeted by Scottish Premier League side Rangers.

The forward is out of contract at Derby County and is contemplating his next move, with reports linking him with a move to Sheffield United. reported last week that the former Manchester United man did not report back to pre-season training at Moor Farm, having been Rams captain under Wayne Rooney last season.

West Brom had been touted as strong contenders to land the winger, but Steve Bruce's side have secured the signings of Jed Wallace and John Swift. Now, Giovanni van Bronckhurst's side could now bolster his attack with the Welshman.

Derby County are set to miss out on signing Manchester United midfielder Dylan Levitt, according to reports.

The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership, scoring six goals and registering one assist. Levitt progressed through the Red Devils academy and made his debut in a 2-1 Europa League group stage defeat to Kazakhstan Premier League side FC