Overview
- Derby are expecting offers for goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom with Leeds identified as a leading suitor and Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolves also linked.
- Zetterstrom's stock rose after strong 2025–26 Championship metrics and eye-catching World Cup displays, including a nine-save game against France.
- The 27-year-old is entering the final year of his deal at Pride Park and Derby are reported to hold an option to extend it by 12 months, leaving the club to weigh a sale now or try to keep him.
- Reports that Illan Meslier is closing on a move to Arsenal have been cited as a trigger that could push Leeds to accelerate their pursuit of a new first-choice goalkeeper.
- Derby have already been linked with potential replacements such as Gavin Bazunu and Anthony Patterson and could use any transfer income to reinvest in the squad.