Ben Osborn became Derby County’s first acquisition yesterday, capping an outstanding start to the transfer season for the Rams. After leaving the Blades, the former Sheffield United midfielder was signed by the Rams on a free transfer. He is the first player to sign with Paul Warne as head coach this summer; Watford has also expressed interest in the 29-year-old.Regarding his arrival at Pride Park, Osborn remarked, “It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions.” I discovered Derby were interested as soon as I left Sheffield United. It was somewhat of an unexpected development. I used to play here when I was much younger, was released and spent a lot of years on the other side of the A52, but I was always a Derby supporter until I started to come close to the Forest first team. That’s when things got a little confused! I’ve come full circle, and while it’s been emotional, I can’t wait to get started. “With up to nine acquisitions targeted this window, Derby has a busy summer ahead of them, which is expected to begin with the acquisition of Osborn. The Rams are eager to finalise a deal for Kayden Jackson, who is nearing a transfer to Pride Park as he gets ready to leave Ipswich Town, and Jerry Yates is anticipated to sign a season-long loan contract from Swansea City next week. As their recruitment drive takes up significant speed, Derby will hopefully also aim to negotiate a deal for Daniel Iversen, the custodian for Leicester City. Signing a new custodian is currently top priority. Following Osborn’s arrival, this is the current Derby team.