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Derby County are to install a 'Walk of Fame' at Pride Park, recognising the efforts of former players and managers.

The attraction will be developed on the outside wall of the East Stand next to the turnstiles and gradually be extended to the North Stand, with individuals added each year.

Brian Clough, Peter Taylor, Steve Bloomer, Lionel Pickering, Reg Harrison, Roy McFarland, Dave Mackay, Gordon Guthrie and Igor Stimac will automatically be inducted as they are already recognised around the stadium.

Supporters are being invited to nominate other names, external to be inducted during the first phase of the project, with nominations closing on Sunday, 20 July.

The installation will take place ahead of Derby's first home Championship match of the season against Coventry on 16 August.

Derby chief executive, Stephen Pearce, said: "We have been talking internally for some time about this phase of the heritage project.

"We wanted to have it in a location that our fans could access easily and we have also been keen to make sure supporters have input into names being added to the 'Walk of Fame'.

"While there are some that automatically stand out, we felt it was important to let the fanbase nominate some of the individuals that they want taking pride of place on there."

Derby are keen on signing Ipswich midfielder Sam Morsy, but face competition for the 33-year-old Town skipper. (Alan Nixon, external)

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Derby County boss John Eustace is interested in a reunion with Birmingham City defender Dion Sanderson, 25. The Englishman played for the Rams head coach while on loan with Blackburn Rovers last season. (Birmingham World), external

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"It's a story that has gone on for quite some time now. This is no small fee and Derby County haven't paid a fee like that in a long time.

"I'm not sure Derby County will be comfortable with a £6m signing playing in an MLS All-Star game with the potential of injuries."

BBC Radio Derby's Dave Fletcher and Dominic Dietrich discuss the latest on the Rams' transfer target Patrick Agyemang and catch up with new signing Carlton Morris during pre-season training following his arrival from Luton Town.

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Charlton Athletic and Derby County are in a race to sign Fulham and Wales under-21 midfielder Luke Harris after the 20-year-old caught the eye during his loan spell with League One champions Birmingham City last season. (Sky Sports), external

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Out-of-contract Blackburn striker Tyrhys Dolan is attracting interest from clubs in Greece and Turkey, as well as Bristol City, Derby and Middlesbrough. (Alan Nixon, external)

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BBC Sport understands Derby County have agreed a fee to sign United States international striker Patrick Agyemang from Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC.

The fee for the 24-year-old is believed to be in the region of £5m, which could rise to £6.5m with add-ons.

It is believed Agyemang has not agreed personal terms with the Rams yet or undergone a medical.

He is preparing for the United States' CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Mexico on Sunday in Houston.

He has scored twice during the tournament so far and has scored five goals in 11 games in total for the national team since making his debut in January.

Derby County and Ipswich Town are in competition for the signature of Charlotte FC and US forward Patrick Agyemang, with both close to matching the 24-year-old's £7.2m fee. (Daily Mail - subscription required), external

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Credit to Derby County for their first signing of the summer - the arrival of Carlton Morris is a statement addition to John Eustace's squad.

Morris battered Derby on Good Friday as they were desperate to win and avoid the drop. The way the 29-year-old led his Hatters team throughout the afternoon disrupted the Rams.

He bullied the centre-halves, he was in the referee's ear, he had chances to score, and he was a pain in the backside. That is exactly what Derby County need - a solid brute of a number nine who will cause defenders problems.

The Rams haven't had one since Colin Kazim-Richards or Chris Martin. Both of them led the fight in black and white, whether it was for promotion or survival.

Scoring goals was a huge issue last season, and a run of two goals in 10 matches cost the previous head coach his job. This summer Derby's recruitment team, led by Leigh Bromby and chief executive Stephen Pearce are fishing in a different pond. Plenty of names have been linked, and all of them would upgrade the current squad. All of them would excite the fanbase.

Defensively, Eustace has the nucleus of solidity. Full-back cover, width and a game-changing midfielder would also be welcome additions. With the arrival of Carlton Morris, it will make other players sit up and take notice that Derby County are worth considering.

Derby and Wrexham have joined Rangers in the race to take Liverpool left-back Owen Beck, 22, on loan. (Pete O'Rourke, external)

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"It is a statement signing, it gets them off on the front foot for sure."

The Rams Daily team are joined by Nick and George Webster as they chat about Derby County's upcoming fixtures and latest signing rumours as well as the completed deal for striker Carlton Morris.

The 29-year-old joins from freshly relegated Luton Town, where he has been their top scorer for the past three successive seasons.

The signing has got many fans talking on social media and for the Rams Daily team, it marks a shift in the Rams' transfer ambitions.

"Jerry Yates did a great job last season under difficult circumstances but this is a step up," BBC Radio Derby's Dominic Dietrich said.

"Derby County are operating in a different market now.

"This is really impressive all round. We give the club a lot of stick, rightfully so, for some of their transfer dealings over the past couple of years but to be on the 26 June and already have Carlton Morris over line, that's a step in the right direction."

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The EFL fixture list is out and we know you are bursting to know what you've got to look forward to - or dread - from your team this upcoming season.

Here are some key dates to put in your diary:

• 9 August 2025 - v Stoke City (A)

• 16 August 2025 - v Coventry City (H)

• 6 December 2025 - v Leicester City (H)

• 26 December 2025 - v Birmingham City (A)

• 29 December 2025 - Leicester City (A)

• 1 January 2026 - v Middlesbrough (H)

• 28 February 2026 - v Blackburn Rovers (H)

• 2 May 2026 - v Sheffield United (H)

See Derby County's full fixture list here.

Your club will soon discover their schedule for the upcoming EFL season. As soon as Thursday, in fact.

Want to know who your side will face on opening day? The EFL fixtures will be announced at 12:00 BST - but that's not all.

The day will be rounded off by the first round of Carabao Cup being drawn at 16:30 BST.

So check back on 26 June to see who your team faces first, last and everything in between.

Dominic Dietrich
BBC Radio Derby journalist

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Derby County held their fan forum last night at Pride Park as supporters questioned head coach John Eustace and CEO Stephen Pearce.

Firstly, it was great to see Eustace in that environment - engaging and funny but absolutely sure of what he needs going forward into next summer and, sat alongside his CEO, his message was clear for all.

Eustace outlined attackers as the focus this summer, highlighting the lack of goals last season, and confirmed they'd like to add two to three exciting attackers. This falls in line with his plan to play a 4-2-3-1 formation going into next season.

"I'd love to play a back four, some exciting attacking wingers and two good strikers," Eustace said.

That back four may look different on the opening day of the Championship season. Eustace revealed they will be without defenders Curtis Nelson, Ryan Nyambe and Sondre Langas following injuries sustained last season.

Looking at the big picture, as the club continue their huge pitch renovation at Pride Park, they will also be refurbishing the home changing room and all pitches at their training base at Moor Farm.

It was announced last night that the club have undertaken an academy restructure as they introduce a B team model which will serve as an extension to the first-team environment at the club.

The B team will be led by Keith Briggs and participate in the Central League and Derbyshire Senior Cup, while the under-21s remain the same.

There was no update on the club's search for investment and Pearce reiterated their business plan under David Clowes is going to plan.

The head coach was asked what would make a great season. He suggested the play-offs would be an excellent campaign but went back to a familiar message of patience, highlighting the two-to-three year build both he and the club are on to get them back to the Premier League.

The night ended on a fun note but one that will carry weight when the new season arrives. A supporter asked for a less stressful campaign - and Pearce echoed that with Eustace. The Rams boss' response was short but sweet - "Only if you get the players".

Derby boss John Eustace is keen on a reunion with free agent defender Danny Baath, and attacker Andi Weimann, both 33, who are out of contract at Blackburn, while Luton captain Carlton Morris is set for a medical at Pride Park when he returns from holiday. (The Telegraph, external)

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