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Derby County join race for Plymouth goal machine Lorent Tolaj as Patrick Agyemang replacement lined up
Derby County and Millwall have joined the host of Championship clubs chasing Plymouth Argyle hit-man Lorent Tolaj, sources have told Football Insider.
The 24-year-old striker is set to be in huge demand in this summer’s transfer window, after notching 20 goals in all competitions during his first season for Plymouth this term.
Derby are in the market for striking reinforcements after losing Patrick Agyemang to long-term injury, while promotion hopefuls Millwall are also looking to add to their attacking options this summer.
The Rams have identified Tolaj as a strong option to lead their line next season, and are prepared to offer him the chance to step up to Championship level for the first time in his career.
Plymouth only paid £1.2million to sign the Swiss star from Port Vale last summer, but they could already be set to make a big profit on that investment, with the race for his services growing constantly of late.
Who else is chasing Lorent Tolaj this summer?
Tolaj is among the leading goal scorers in League One this season, and he has fired Plymouth into outside contention to secure a play-off spot on the final day of the campaign.
However, it looks increasingly likely that he will be moving up to the second tier this summer, regardless of how the Pilgrims’ season ends in the coming weeks.
Celtic have been linked with Tolaj in recent months, while Derby and Millwall have joined a growing queue of Championship clubs that are trying to make a move for him.
Alan Nixon revealed via his Patreon account last weekend that Sheffield United and Preston North End are also keen on Tolaj, while recently relegated Leicester City also fancy their chances.
Derby and Millwall could yet become Premier League clubs next term with the possibility of successful play-off campaigns, and they are set to battle it out to land Tolaj.
His reputation in the game has skyrocketed during his stint at Home Park, and he will have a huge range of options open to him for his next move.
Derby face fresh scare over John Eustace’s future
Football Insider revealed last week that Coventry City have sounded out Derby boss John Eustace regarding a potential move to the CBS Arena, amid growing fears that Frank Lampard could depart.
Chelsea’s decision to sack Liam Rosenior has left the Sky Blues concerned that a move for their promotion-winning boss could follow, and they have already begun to put contingency plans in place.
Eustace steered Derby clear of relegation trouble last term and has helped them to kick on towards the top of the table this year, an achievement that has caught the eye across the Midlands.
Lampard has appeared committed to the cause at Coventry in recent months, and Derby will undoubtedly be hoping that continues over the summer.
If it doesn’t, then it could put the writing on the wall for them in terms of their own boss’ future.
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