According to sources speaking to Football Insider, MK Dons are leading the effort to sign Derby County defender Curtis Nelson this month. MK Dons boss Paul Warne highly regards Nelson, having worked with him during his time in charge of Derby. The club is keen to act before their rivals to sign the centre-back and hopes to complete the deal quickly before another side intervenes.

English centre-back Curtis Nelson, 32, has been left out of the last two Championship matchday squads for Derby County. John Eustace said he is not aware of any offers for Curtis Nelson. It is stated that no offers have arisen yet for Curtis Nelson, and it is suggested that to find more minutes, it may be for the best that he moves elsewhere. Nelson, who joined Derby in July 2023, has made two appearances in the Championship this season. His contract expires in June 2026, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €300k.