Derby County backed to beat Wrexham to £2m star - He'd be a "great fit" | OneFootball

Derby County are urged to sign Lewis Travis, highlighting his Championship pedigree and connection to John Eustace.

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Derby County are one of the clubs showing serious interest in Blackburn Rovers captain Lewis Travis this summer, as understood by Football League World.

Rams boss John Eustace is an admirer of the player, having worked with the 27-year-old during his time at Ewood Park.

FLW's Derby Fan Pundit Shaun Woodward believes the move makes a lot of sense.

Derby urged to move for "solid Championship player"

Speaking to FLW, Derby supporter Shaun was asked whether a move for Travis is positive for the Rams: "Lewis Travis is a solid Championship player, he has played pretty much his whole career in the Championship. He is a good age, he has got a good engine on him and Eustace knows him really well from his time at Blackburn."

Shaun went on to raise an important point regarding midfield balance: "I think he could be a good fit for Derby. My only doubt would be the fact he is a defensive midfielder, when we already have Ebou Adams, so maybe they can work together as a two, or it allows Adams to be a box-to-box like he was last season at times."

Experience is a key factor in Travis' favour

Having avoided relegation on the final day last term, Derby are looking to strengthen with players who can make an immediate impact, and Shaun believes that Travis fits this mould.

"It could work. I think he would be another solid addition to the squad. Someone who has Championship experience that we aren't taking a chance on. He is ready-made, he has great experience, so yeah, I think he will be a great fit for Derby.'

Wrexham offer competition, Rovers want £2m

The Blackburn skipper has just 12 months left on his deal, and Alan Nixon reports that the club are seeking around £2 million for his services.

Wrexham, backed by owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are also keen.

As per Alan Nixon's reports last week, the Red Dragons are targeting the Whiston-born central midfielder this summer in a bid to strengthen their own engine room, and it is claimed that Travis would be offered a major increase on his current Rovers wage if he were to make the switch to North Wales.