Derby County will be relieved they got this January deal done given Dwight Gayle uncertainty: View

The Rams winger has been in fine form for Paul Warne’s side this season

•  Derby County secured key January business to boost promotion hopes with marquee signings, including Nathanial Mendez-Laing’s contract extension.
•  Rams aiming for top two League One finish as Dwight Gayle adds experience and Mendez-Laing becomes main goal threat for remainder of season.
•  Despite injury setbacks, Derby’s recent signings and internal extensions position them well for strong championship push in upcoming months.
• Derby County are well-placed to secure promotion back to the Championship this term after spending three years in the third tier.

  While performances have not been the most eye-catching for Rams supporters, Paul Warne’s side have generally got the job done in recent weeks, ensuring points are on the board with most of the sides around them having games in hand.

  It looks set to be an enthralling final few months of the League One season with a number of sides in the division battling it out for the two automatic promotion places, and Derby are hoping their January business will boost their chances of finishing in the top two.

• Derby County’s January transfer business

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• During the January transfer window, Derby were able to welcome more players into Pride Park rather than see them exit.

  The signing of Charlton Athletic forward Corey Blackett-Taylor was considered a marquee signing by the East Midlands club following the 26-year-old’s impressive performances at The Valley, which also could now be considered a vital piece of business following confirmation that on-loan Arsenal star Tyreece John-Jules would miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury.

  Warne also welcomed Ebou Adams from Championship side Cardiff City for the remainder of the season to bolster their midfield, whilst also able to see Max Bird return to the club after completing a move to Bristol City.

  Their final, and most recent piece of business saw former Stoke City striker Dwight Gayle join Warne’s side after it was confirmed that top scorer James Collins was set to miss the next eight weeks of the season.