Derby County set for more transfer business as shock Rangers link emerges

A round-up of the latest Derby County headlines on Monday, July 18...

Liam Rosenior is still looking to bolster his Derby County squad with experienced players but wants to give youth a chance this season.

The Rams' interim boss completed his 11th signing of the summer when former Bristol City midfielder Korey Smith became the latest addition. Smith was in the stands to watch as the Rams secured a second successive pre-season win and clean sheet, this time against Hertha Berlin. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing scored late in the first half to secure a 1-0 victory.

Former Derby County manager Wayne Rooney reportedly wants to reunite with Manchester United defender Phil Jones at DC United after previously failing in an attempt to bring the player to Pride Park.

The 30-year-old was first linked with a move to Derby way back in November 2020, ahead of the January transfer window and before Rooney had even become the club's interim manager. Rumours continued throughout the remainder of that year and into 2021, with the links last being reported in early November last year.

Early on in his interim tenure, Rooney was even asked about the transfer talk. "Phil Jones is a Manchester United player, and it is not my job to really speak on him," was his reply when asked whether Jones was a player he was keen to bring to the club.

Derby County are reportedly 'considering' a loan move for Rangers forward Kemar Roofe.

The 29-year-old has spent the last two years north of the border but saw the most recent season disrupted by injuries. Roofe did manage to score an impressive 16 goals across all competitions, though, as the Glasgow giants were defeated in the Europa League final.

The striker was introduced for the final three minutes of added time