Pearson expects six more to leave

Pearson wants transfer activity concluded within a month (Getty)

Derby County chairman of football Adam Pearson expects there to be plenty of transfer activity, both in an out of Pride Park, before the new season.

Pearson told BBC Radio Derby: "We're still chasing a centre-forward and a central midfield player.

"Once we've acquired those two we'll probably take a break and concentrate on moving some out.

"We would like to start the season with around 24 pros, which would indicate there are as many as six to go out."

The Rams have already signed nine players, all of whom have started pre-season training on the club's tour to the Netherlands.