Derby County, a team that is preparing for the medium and long term, relies heavily on player contracts.
The team has, of course, changed a few players as they enter their 13th Championship game since winning promotion from League One the previous season.
Amongst a number of new additions, the Rams have extended contracts for players such as Ryan Nyambe and Dajaune Brown this season whilst Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Eiran Cashin saw their deals prolonged earlier in the year.
Even though there are individuals in his present roster who have proven they are deserving of staying, Paul Warne will undoubtedly be focused on raising the calibre of his team.
Derby County would be wise to sign 31-year-old centre-back Curtis Nelson for a few more years before his contract expires this summer, since he has shown his value in the second division.
