Tuesday May 06 2008 12:03
Derby County boss Paul Jewell has identified Watford's Jordan Stewart, Kris Commons of Nottingham Forest and Plymouth Argyle's David Connolly as possible summer targets.
The Rams boss tried to being Stewart to Pride Park in January and is set to revive his interest in the 26-year-old left-back, who is out of contract in the summer and available on a Bosman free.
Both Commons and Connolly are also free to talk to other clubs as their contracts are about to expire.
However, Forest boss Colin Calderwood believes the club's promotion to the Championship will persuade Commons to stay at the City Ground.
"I think I know where Kris' heart lies," said the Forest manager.
"He's out of contract and we said we'd wait until the end of the season. He's desperate to be a Nottingham Forest player in the Championship.
"He's a top player and clubs will be interested in him. He's a talented player in a variety of positions and has had a massive effect for us this season, and we'll try our best to keep him."
There is a possibility that Rams striker Robert Earnshaw could move in the opposite direction, with Calderwood adding: "We need every good player we can get.
"Does that include a bid for Earnshaw? Well, I'm after a goalscorer and Rob Earnshaw fits that description."
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