Derby County are eyeing a move for Wigan Athletic right-back Nathan Byrne as a replacement for Jayden Bogle, according to a report from Football Insider

It was announced yesterday that Bogle and fellow full-back Max Lowe had left the Rams to join Sheffield United in a double-deal thought to be worth in the region of £11 million.

The 20-year-old's exit means that Andre Wisdom is currently the only right-back in Phillip Cocu's squad, though you'd imagine the Dutchman is likely to bring in a replacement before the window closes in October.

It appears he may have already identified his target as Football Insider has reported that Derby are preparing to make a move for Byrne.

After going into administration and being relegated from the Championship last term, Wigan have lost a number of their key assets this summer and it appears the 28-year-old could be the next to leave.

The report claims that the Rams are keen on the right-back and are ready to take advantage of the Latics' off-field issues to get a deal done.

Byrne has been a mainstay in Wigan's side over the last three seasons and is coming off the back of an impressive 2019/20 campaign – having contributed a goal and eight assists.

The 28-year-old has just one year left on his current deal, which is likely to mean it will be easy for Derby to prize him away from his current employers.

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The Verdict

Losing Bogle was, without a doubt, a blow as the 20-year-old looks a really bright prospect but bringing in Byrne as a replacement seems a really shrewd move.

He's shown his capabilities both defensively and bombing forward down the wing, and, alongside Wisdom, would mean Cocu has some strong options at right-back.

The East Midlands club will likely be able to sign him very cheaply and may be able to reinvest some of the fee for Bogle elsewhere.