Derby County took a risk this summer by appointing inexperienced manager Frank Lampard as Gary Rowett's successor.

After narrowly missing out on a spot in the play-off final after a defeat against eventual winners Fulham over two legs, Rowett decided to leave Pride Park and start a new project at Stoke City.

Lampard arrived as his replacement despite never managing a senior team before, but his reputation within the game speaks for itself.

The Chelsea and England legend will be hoping for immediate success with the Rams and he has been casting his eye over several transfer targets.

While the start of the summer has been relatively quiet compared to other clubs, you can expect Derby to burst into life soon and start signing new players.

Here are three deals that Lampard should hope to get over the line sooner rather than later.

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Derby need to trim their squad and any money generated from player sales can be reinvested in the playing squad.

The likes of Chris Martin and Jacob Butterfield should be the first pair Lampard looks to flog.

After hitting 14 goals and 10 assists in the Eredivisie for Vitesse last season, Mount could be an excellent capture for any Championship side.

Lampard needs to use his Chelsea links to bring the talented 19-year-old midfielder to Pride Park on loan.

Derby could do with another striker, especially if Matej Vydra leaves.

Abraham hit 23 league goals in the Championship in 2016/17 and the Chelsea youngster would be a top loan signing if the Rams could pull it off.