Freddie Turley has joined Dunfermline on a season-long loan. Derby County have sanctioned the deal for the Irishman to spend another year at the club, where Neil Lennon is the manager. Turley previously had a loan spell with Dunfermline that was interrupted by an ankle injury. Turley stated that after his experience last term, he had always wanted to return to Dunfermline and described the decision as straightforward. He has been an unused substitute for Derby's first team three times since joining the club in July 2024.

Derby County Academy defender Freddie Turley has joined Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on a loan deal that will last until the end of the 2025/26 season. The 19-year-old versatile defender, who can play at right-back and in defensive midfield, has been a regular player for Derby's Under-21s and B Team since signing from Shamrock Rovers in July 2024. The loan provides the Republic of Ireland Youth International with an opportunity to gain further competitive senior experience. Dunfermline is managed by former Celtic boss Neil Lennon and currently sits fifth in the Scottish second tier. Turley has 17 caps for Ireland's U19s and has made 10 appearances for Derby's U21s in Premier League 2 this season. His contract with the club runs until June 2027.