Derby County facing transfer dilemma involving Ipswich Town man

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Marcus Harness was one of the key contributors for Derby County under John Eustace at the back end of the 2024-25 season, starting 13 of the 14 league games he took charge of.

The 29-year-old, on loan from Ipswich Town, registered just four goals and three assists in the Championship this season, a statline which hasn’t proven to Kieran McKenna that he’s worth keeping around for his side’s imminent second-tier season, with Harness due to be let go from the club when his contract expires at the end of June.

Football League World exclusively reported that Eustace is keen on keeping Harness at Pride Park, this time on a permanent deal, but FLW’s Derby Countyfan pundit, Shaun Woodward, feels his side can aim higher in the upcoming transfer window.