DONE DEAL: Derby County sign ‘exceptional’ Celtic gem as Paul Warne upgrade his squad – Alan Nixon drops update

DONE DEAL: Derby County sign ‘exceptional’ Celtic gem as Paul Warne upgrade his squad – Alan Nixon drops update

Before the transfer window opens, a journalist has now provided an update on the status of one “exceptional” Derby County target.

In a few weeks, the transfer window will open, and Derby is getting ready for a hectic summer of business.

After losing six first-team players, Paul Warne is weighing his choices and planning how to improve his team.

To have any chance of winning the championship, the Rams need to add quality players to their roster, especially in the attacking third. He calls it the hardest he’s seen in years.

As the transfer rumor mill picks up steam, Derby has already been connected to a number of players, including Josh Murphy of Oxford United, Ebou Adams of Cardiff City, and Herbie Kane, the free agent from Barnsley.

Journalist Alan Nixon provided an update on Celtic midfielder Bosun Lawal, 20, who has attracted interest for a possible loan.

Alan Nixon shares an update on Bosun Lawal to Derby County

Lawal is a young, talented center defender who excelled in an advanced midfield role while on loan at Fleetwood Town the previous season. In 42 League One games, he scored six goals and provided two assists.

EFL analyst Carlton Palmer praised the young player’s efforts to the Cod Army as “exceptional” and encouraged him to sign a loan with Derby.

Given that the athlete seems ready to advance to the Championship and that’s where his development is headed, it would be a logical decision for him.

Unfortunately, an update from Alan Nixon claims his parent club, Celtic, is ‘likely to look’ at him first during pre-season before deciding on his future.

Bosun Lawal would fill the midfield void for Derby County

Lawal may be considered ready by Celtic for the preseason move up to the senior team, but Derby should move quickly to sign him if they want to send him out on loan.

Warne’s midfield options now consist of Tyrese Fornah, academy graduates Liam Thompson and Darren Robinson, and Max Bird, Conor Hourihane, and Korey Smith, among others.

It seems clear that Derby needs to add more depth to their engine room, and Lawal, an all-action midfielder, would be a great place to start.

The Republic of Ireland under-21 international showed his flexibility in League One, averaging 1.2 shots per game, six great opportunities created, 1.9 tackles and 2.9 clearances per match, according to Sofascore.

Adding Lawal to Derby would be an excellent move because they need variety and numbers in their depleted midfield.

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