Derby County face strong competition in their pursuit of an Irish international winger this summer, as Dundee United reject opening bids for their star man.
John Eustace's men enjoyed a solid Championship campaign last term and only missed out on the play-offs by four points, after avoiding relegation on the final day the season before.
Despite their significant increase in performance last season, the Rams are seeking to further improve their squad this summer as they aim for a return to the Premier League for the first time since 2008.
Derby have been linked with a number of players already this window, however they now face significant competition this summer for one of their key targets.
Dundee United reject opening bids for Will Ferry
Derby are among a number of clubs linked with Dundee United and Republic of Ireland winger Will Ferry this summer, and it looks like the bidding war for the 25-year-old has begun.
According to the Dundee Courier, United have rebuffed opening bids for key man Ferry, with two unnamed European clubs seeing £1m moves denied.
The clubs are based in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, however Ferry has admirers much closer to home, with Blackburn and Charlton both credited with interest alongside the Rams.
Left wing is a key target position for John Eustace and Derby this summer, both Ben Brereton Diaz and Jaydon Banel operated on the left flank last season, and both have returned to their respective clubs following the conclusion of their loans.
If Derby are keen to secure Ferry's signature this summer they will have to act fast and decisively, as MLS outfit LAFC are also rumoured to be tracking the newly capped Irish international, who scored four goals and provided six assists in a breakout season in the Scottish Premiership.
