Derby County squandered in what appeared to be an excellent opportunity for them to pave their way to the Premier League at one point of time this season. The Rams have fallen off the play-off zone: currently placed 10th with 53 points from 38 games and are now 9 points behind the sixth-placed outfit, Sheffield Wednesday. Frankly speaking, it would take a miraculous sort of efforts to get back into the scheme of things with respect to a promotion.
Steve McLaren’s departure from the Pride Park Stadium after getting sacked by the club owing to a miserable run of form had brought Gary Rowett to the helm. The former Birmingham City boss has a lot of ramifications and amendments to make in the summer transfer window in order to ensure that he successfully constructs a sensational arsenal. Amongst the other headaches, sharpening up their attacking frontier is one of the paramount needs for Derby County and it is high time for them to start assessing their options.
The Championship side have scored merely 41 goals in 38 games this term, which is one of the lowest in the division. The club is echoing to get hold of a decent goal-getter who could really add quality to their firepower. One of the players which Rowett could really put on his radar is Swansea City’s attacker, Marvin Emnes. Currently, on loan to Blackburn, the 28-year-old has scored 4 goals and registered 5 assists so far and interestingly, his contract expires in the summer.
For the Blue and Whites, Emnes has been the silver lining in what is turning out to be a disastrous season for the club. Swansea City, however, hasn’t shown keen interest to bring him to the Liberty Stadium and thus, he could be available for free in the summer. The Dutchman is a player of notable calibre and arguably, he could really thrive for a club like Derby County who have shown glimpses of the making of a commendable unit.
Tall, strong and blessed with pace, Emnes rarely leaves anything to be desired up front with his energy and running around and the ability to steer past defenders. He is a type of player who could ply his trade as a striker, winger as well as an attacking midfielder. Moreover, he has a decent experience of English football and might come really handy for the Rams should a deal involving him crosses the line.
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