Derby County fans will fear that their side have once again faltered when it matters most in their pursuit for Premier League football.

The Rams face Cardiff City at Pride Park tonight knowing that a fourth successive defeat will keep them seventh ahead of the final two games.

That alarming run of form is all too familiar for Derby fans who have had many near misses in the past few years.

Given that, big changes could be made in the summer as boss Gary Rowett tries to shape a squad that can last over the whole season.

Here we look at three potential transfer sagas that could emerge in the coming weeks...

Like a lot of Championship clubs, Derby have been linked with Oli McBurnie who is out of contract with Swansea in the summer.

The striker has done very well on loan at Barnsley, impressing and scoring goals regularly despite the Tykes struggles on the pitch.

The Rams strike force is ageing now and the 21-year old would be the perfect addition to signify a new approach for the club.

As the top scorer in the Championship, it's inevitable that there will be interest in Vydra over the summer.

Not only is he clinical in front of goal, but the Czech international has a good touch, vision and is intelligent in the way he plays.

Will Derby be able to keep hold of him if they remain a Championship club?

Should Derby fail again, then fans may ask serious questions of the players after yet another collapse.

With that in mind, Rowett may decide to make big decisions this summer and clear out those who have been at Pride Park throughout these times.

He could decide to shift the likes of Richard Keogh, Craig Forsyth and Dave Nugent among others to put his own stamp on the squad.