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title: "Derby: Rams linked with move for Stephen O’Donnell"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/derby-rams-linked-with-move-for-stephen-odonnell/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2021-06-20T11:10:29Z"
modified: "2021-06-20T11:10:29Z"
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# Derby: Rams linked with move for Stephen O’Donnell

**Derby County are reportedly among a number of Championship clubs interested in signing Scotland international Stephen O’Donnell this summer.**

### The Lowdown: O’Donnell impresses for Scotland

The 29-year-old is currently playing at Euro 2020, [impressing](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nathan-patterson-scotland-calls-went-24356447) in the Tartan Army’s 0-0 draw with England on Friday night as he [won two tackles](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1513468/LiveStatistics/International-European-Championship-2020-England-Scotland) and helped his team to a clean sheet, shacking Raheem Sterling throughout.

The right-back bounced back from a [below-par showing](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/scotland-boss-steve-clarke-defends-24331099) against the Czech Republic in Scotland’s opener, showing quality and consistency out wide at Wembley four days later.

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### The Latest: Derby linked with move

O’Donnell’s form has seemingly caught the eye of a host of clubs, with the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9704111/Championship-clubs-keen-Scotland-Stephen-ODonnell-fine-display-against-England.html) claiming that Derby are one of those interested in a move for the defender.

Birmingham City, Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley are all mentioned in the report too as a potential battle to sign the Motherwell man begins to brew.

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### The Verdict: Shrewd summer addition

O’Donnell could be a solid acquisition for Derby, possessing a wealth of experience ([377](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/stephen-odonnell/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/186337) club career appearances) and representing his country at a major tournament.

While he might not necessarily be the most flamboyant footballer, he is a safe pair of hands, averaging [1.3 tackles and 1.4 interceptions](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/107008/Show/Stephen-O-Donnell) per game in the Scottish Premiership last season.

O’Donnell’s ability to play at both right-back and right wing-back could also appeal to Wayne Rooney as the Derby manager looks to build a side capable of pushing towards the play-off positions in 2021/22.

***In other news, one Derby player is reportedly in talks with another club over a summer move. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/derby-county-transfer-rumours/derby-jack-marriott-in-talks-with-hull-city/).***