Derby are reportedly among a group of five clubs who are interested in signing Wales Under-21 goalkeeper Owain Fon Williams from Crewe.
Blackburn, Middlesbrough, Swansea and Cardiff are also said to be weighing up a move for the shot-stopper.
Fon Williams is out-of-contract with his current League One employers this summer and looks set to leave Gresty Road after rejecting a new deal.
The 21-year-old has never actually featured in a league match for the Alex, despite winning international honours.
Crewe wanted him to stay and become their number one next season, with current incumbent Ben Williams also set to leave - but both are now on their way.
Fon Williams has caught the eye whilst on international duty and will have a number of options available to him.
It is believed a deal securing Fon Williams could be struck before the end of this month.
As he is under 24, Crewe will be due some compensation for the youngster.


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poonanny (Crawley Town) : "...Stephen Appiah will have his pick of clubs, with 17 top flight clubs reported to be Interested. Arsenal and West Ham were chasing the Ghanaian International, but were both concerned by a knee injury he picked up at the end of the Turkish season. ..." view full rumour

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