The players that will leave Derby County on a free this summer unless contracts are renewed

It’s been a really difficult season for Derby County this season, both on the pitch and off it. 

Due to financial issues, the club have been deducted a total of 21 points, meanwhile, performances have been handicapped by the constant need to sell players when there is interest.

As it stands, despite a brave effort so far, the Rams currently sit 23rd in the Championship standings, nine points behind Reading and safety in 21st.

Things are set to go from bad to worse for the club this summer, with the majority of their squad and a number of key players out of contract this summer, and the club unable to renew them due to their administration status.

It should be said, though, that even without administration, it could be the case that these players wouldn’t renew their current deals due to the impending relegation to League One.

With that being said, here’s a look at a few important players that look to be on their way out of the club this summer, according to Transfermarkt.

We already know that Festy Ebosele is destined for another club this summer having signed a pre-contract agreement with Serie A side Udinese ahead of the summer.

The Republic of Ireland under-21 international has made 32 appearances for the Rams this season after breaking into Wayne Rooney’s side at the end of last season.

With his contract expiring this summer, he is heading to Italy on a free transfer.

Another out of contract this summer and set to leave the club is midfielder Ravel Morrison.

Morrison joined the club last August and has found somewhat of a home at Pride Park, showing glimpses of his much talked about potential.

The 29-year-old has made 32 appearances for the Rams in the Championship, scoring four goals and assisting three times.

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