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Winger signs, problem solved - Derby County's dream January transfer window

Paul Warne wants to strengthen his Derby County squad in January.
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Derby County will be aiming to add to their squad in the remainder of the January transfer window in what will be a pivotal month for the Rams and their rivals.

Head coach Paul Warne is eager to add more firepower to his attack after landing Lars-Jorgen Salvesen this week with the striker penning a two-and-a-half-year deal from Viking FK for an undisclosed fee.

With teams around them sure to strengthen, adding players who can make a real difference will undoubtedly help Derby achieve their ambitions of Championship survival.

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But what would a dream window look like for Derby? Here DerbyshireLive takes a look at what would be the ideal scenario for the club as it aims for a comfortable end to the campaign.

Winger signs

With Derby having landed Salvesen this week, adding more pace to the frontline is high on the agenda particularly one blessed with pace and a trick up his sleeve.

Louie Barry remains one of the top targets but the world and his wife are chasing the Aston Villa talent who had an amazing loan spell with Stockport County in the first half of the season in which he scored 16 goals in all competitions.

While Derby face stiff competition for his services, Barry's pace not to mention his ability to score goals from outside the box remains the kind of dream player, Warne would love to be able to call on.

While Derby's current wingers are hard workers, there is a sense that Derby need a bit of magic out wide particularly with Salvesen being very adept in the air. Somebody of Barry's ilk who is yet to reach his peak but possesses undeniable talent would undoubtedly be most welcome particularly if it's a bit of magic that can get bums off seats.

A goalscoring midfielder arrives

Warne has admitted that he wants to add more goals to his team not to mention more creativity from the centre of midfield.

Every manager desires a goalscoring central midfielder who can contribute 10 to 12 goals a season. Derby's midfield packs aggression, tenacity, and a dash of creativity, but in terms of goals, it doesn't really carry much punch.

Now Tawanda Chirewa has gone back to Wolves, it does at least give him the room to add another loan from the top flight if need be.

But if Derby could land a midfielder capable of regularly contributing from now until the end of the season, that would be most welcome and a dream scenario for the fans.

Finding room in the squad

In order to add to the team, Derby must let players go. Conor Washington remains a player who has yet to kick a ball in the Championship this season and looks a good bet to leave in January.

Other players are in the final six months in their contract that may also see their futures elsewhere. Tom Barkhuizen is another contender that may be the subject of offers given he has found gametime hard to come by.

You sense Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Corey Blackett-Taylor and Marcus Harness are ahead of him meaning his chances do look to be limited particularly starts.

Sonny Bradley has already left to join Wycombe until the end of the season and more departures are expected before the window shuts at the end of the month.

If they they can move another two players out and bring another two in, that would be a dream outcome.

What would be your dream outcome for Derby in January? Have your say HERE.