It is no secret that the Rams are looking to strengthen in certain areas and early reports in this mornings media have them looking at Frederico Venancio a former Portugese U21 International.
The 24 year-old Vitoria Setubal player has been courted by Greek giants, Olympiakos earlier in the year but Venancio turned them down, prefering to wait for a English side to come in for him.
Derby County are not the only Championship side interested in the defender and may face opposition from Leeds United and Reading for his signiture. Reading may hold the better hand should they win this seasons play-off's.