Derby County are hopeful of adding to their squad ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday.

The Rams are still eager to add a midfielder, defender and winger to the squad as they look to climb away from the relegation zone. There is likely to be a major departure too with Eiran Cashin closing in on a move to Brighton with the Rams holding out for a fee of £10m.

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Eiran Cashin latest

Paul Warne says Eiran Cashin is part of his plans for Derby County's clash against Sheffield United this weekend despite Brighton's bid to sign him.

The Premier League side are trying to get a deal done for the centre-back with negotiations still ongoing with Derby holding out for a £10m fee. Cashin was due to take part in training as speculation continues to rumble over his future and if a deal is not completed before the weekend, he will be in the squad to face Sheffield United.

Asked if Cashin will play despite the fact a move to the Premier League looks to be on the cards, head coach Warne said: "Until I get told he is not selectable, I will select him.

"There were bids that came in for him prior to the game (v Cardiff) last week. I spoke to Cash and we had a conversation. He played well and so if the situation is still the same until I get told he is not my player, why wouldn't I play him? My intention is that Cash will play and use him in every game I can."

Cashin is understood to be keen on a move to the south coast with Brighton having failed to land him in the summer of 2023. On that occasion negotiations carried on right until deadline day over a £4m move but no compromise could be found and the centre-back stayed at Pride Park.

Addressing the situation, Warne added: "I don't have anything more to tell you other than that it's at board level.

"That's out of my paygrade. I know he is training with me today and until I get told anything different, I literally don't know. I expect him to be available for the game as I speak to you now, but I am mature enough to realise that in football things change all the time.

"As I am preparing the team, Cash will be part of it. That's all I know. I have no part to play in the negotiations and I have not been speaking to the board about it over the last few days. As I am led to believe, an offer has been in for Cash. That is all I do know. Whether it's going to be accepted, not accepted, or negotiated that's for the board. My concentration is preparing for the team this weekend."

Warne hoping for deals

Paul Warne is hoping to speak to one of his transfer targets this afternoon (Thursday) and has targeted up to three deals before Monday's deadline.

With Eiran Cashin closing in on a move to Brighton, Derby are facing a busy end to the window as they look to revamp their squad for the final time this season.

Warne has targeted up to three positions before the close of play with a midfielder, a winger and a defender on the agenda. Issuing an update ahead of the Sheffield United game this weekend, Derby head coach Warne said: "We are pretty close, but not at the stage at where I speak to them.

"Once the fee is agreed, we don't do any skullduggery, but I am hoping to speak to one player this afternoon and one probably tonight. However, there is still the last bit of negotiation to do. The nice thing for me as a manager for me is this is all over on Monday. It's either happening or it's not happening. If this was to go on another six weeks it would be unbearable.

"You just want to work with the players you have got, and when the door shuts, you can just get on with it. The dressing room are well aware and will notice a different car in the car park. It's about steadying the ship and getting people who can help. Lars coming in has had a massive boost on the dressing room.

"The lads really feel he really brings something, the same as Matt (Clarke). If we can bring another two or three that can have the same effect, then I think we will be handsome."