Derby County secures third summer signing with Jerry Yates joining on season-long loan

Derby County has made a significant move in this summer’s transfer window by securing the services of Jerry Yates on a season-long loan deal from Swansea City. The addition of Yates, a skilled striker, is expected to enhance the options available to manager Paul Warne and his squad as they gear up for the upcoming campaign.

Yates, who previously played under Warne at Rotherham United, arrives at Pride Park after a successful spell at Blackpool, where he earned a reputation for his goal-scoring prowess. Following a stint at Swansea City, during which he netted eight goals in the Championship last season, Yates is now set for a new chapter at Derby County.

Having had his future at Swansea cast in uncertainty, Yates’s move to Derby presents an opportunity for him to rediscover his top form under the guidance of a familiar manager. However, his debut for Derby will have to wait as he is currently serving a three-match ban due to a red card received during Swansea’s final game of the season.

While the suspension will see Yates miss key matches against Blackburn, Middlesbrough, and Chesterfield in the league and Carabao Cup, his eventual availability will bolster Derby’s attacking options significantly. With the likes of Yates, Kayden Jackson, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, and others in the squad, Derby County looks poised to have a diverse and potent frontline capable of making an impact in crucial moments throughout the season.

If Yates can replicate his past goal-scoring exploits and contribute positively to Derby’s campaign, his loan signing could prove to be a shrewd and beneficial move for the club in their quest for success in the second tier.