Derby County 'register an interest' in £10m Wembley hero

Derby County are one of six clubs interested in Brighton youngster Tommy Watson. That’s according to the Sunderland Echo who say the Rams have ‘registered an interest’ in the former Black Cat who wrote a footnote in club folklore when he scored a stoppage time winner in the play-off final at Wembley in May 2025. By that time the Seagulls had already recognised the winger’s potential and agreed a £10million deal to take him to the Amex. However, his first season at Premier League level was a stuttering one and having played only six league matches – and no starts – he was loaned to Millwall in February this year. He was a bit-part player at the New Den too and the Echo reports those around him believe his next move is an important one and should afford him regular game-time. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest Derby County news, analysis and more via our Rams Facebook page As well as the Rams they name West Ham, West Brom, Preston and Leicester City as among the group of clubs interested in a potential loan deal. The Rams saw Ben Brereton Diaz and Jaydon Banel, who finished the last campaign as first choice wingers, return to their parent clubs. So far Derby have made only one signing, with Bobby Clark able to operate wide but more likely to play as a No. 10 having joined the club on a permanent basis. Brighton still regard the 20-year-old as an important player for the future and signed him to a long-term contract.