According to journalist Alan Nixon, Derby County are interested in Ipswich Town’s Anis Mehmeti. Manager John Eustace wants Mehmeti as he seeks to prepare Derby for a promotion challenge this season. Mikey Johnston is also wanted. It is not clear if either player will move before the transfer window closes. Derby will also face substantial competition for the two players.

It is suggested that Derby County should consider a move for Ipswich Town forward and attacking midfielder Anis Mehmeti this summer, as the 25-year-old Albanian international could transfer again. Mehmeti, who has five caps for his country, joined Ipswich for a reported initial fee of £3 million in January 2026, and his place in the squad is now uncertain. The arrival of numerous attacking reinforcements, such as Daizen Maeda, Abdul Fatawu, and Julio Enciso, has increased competition. It is believed that exits from the club will occur before the window closes, and Mehmeti could be one of the players who leaves. A move for the former Bristol City player, whether on loan or a permanent deal, is thought to be an option for Derby manager John Eustace, who is seeking to fill a position on the left flank. His contract with Ipswich is valid until 2029, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €15.00m. Birmingham City has also been linked with a move for the player.