Derby County were reportedly interested in signing Liverpool's English midfielder James McConnell last winter. The Daily Mail also reported that West Brom, Swansea City, and Oxford United were interested parties, though a transfer did not take place. Derby now has an opportunity to attempt to sign the 21-year-old again. McConnell has been capped twice for England U20 and was on loan at Ajax for the last campaign, where he made only seven appearances. He is scheduled to return to Anfield for pre-season, and his future under new manager Andoni Iraola is not certain. Due to strong competition for his position at Liverpool, a further temporary transfer is considered likely for the midfielder over the coming weeks. His contract runs until 2030. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €1.50m.