Wildsmith could play a pivotal role for the Rams at the top end of League One this season, where Wednesday are also expected to be operating, creating a chance that the 26-year-old becomes a villain at Hillsborough very soon after leaving on good terms.

The Verdict

Wildsmith is a very smart pick-up at League One level, and is still quite young for a goalkeeper at just 26.

The former England youth international would be an able backup in the second tier, so for the Rams to bolster their backline, with Wildsmith behind it, they should handle the drop down from the Championship with ease.

Conor Hourihane and David McGoldrick have been the headline coups so far in the East Midlands, but Wildsmith could be the type of addition that goes under the radar until he begins to come up with decisive contributions between the sticks when the season kicks off at the end of the month.