The Rams are said to be looking at Brighton and Hove Albion central defender Lewis Dunk. The 23 year-old has played 88 times for the seagulls and scored 5 goals.
Dunk really is a giant of a central defender, standing at 6ft 4 inches. The Rams may be looking to have a large presence in the centre of defence, as they already boast Raul Albentosa, who also is 6ft 4 inches tall.
The Rams may need to enter into some serious negotiating to land Dunk, as he signed a new four year contract last summer. The news however is encouraging, as a new central defensive unit was an area that let the Rams down last season and needed urgent attention.
The news of new signings may now squash rumours of yet another team wanting the services of manager Steve McClaren. West Ham had been the latest team linked with a move for McClaren during the close season.