Derby County rumoured to have agreed a fee with Luton for striker Morris
Championship side Derby County have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Luton striker Carlton Morris.
The 29-year-old forward moved to Kenilworth Road from Barnsley in July 2022 for what was then a club record fee under former manager Nathan Jones, as he starred in Town’s promotion to the Premier League, scoring 20 goals in 51 matches overall, including from the spot as the Hatters won the play-off final, beating Coventry City on penalties at Wembley.
Morris then remained a mainstay of the Town XI in the Premier League as despite Luton suffering heavily with injuries, was able to lead to the line consistently, playing 43 times and reaching double figures in his first ever campaign in the highest tier of English football, finishing with 11 goals. However, last term, the ex-Norwich City youngster, who has also played for Hamilton, Shrewsbury and MK Dons amongst other during his career, struggled, as back in the Championship once more, it took him six games to get off the mark, then on target four times in four games.
Transfer news: Ex-Sunderland favourite offered one-year contract at Derby County in Championship
Former Sunderland defender Danny Batth is closing in on a move to Derby County after reaching the end of his contract at Blackburn Rovers.
According to The Telegraph’s John Percy, the 33-year-old has agreed terms with the newly promoted Championship side and will join the Rams as a free agent. The move is expected to be confirmed alongside the signing of fellow veteran Andreas Weimann, with Carlton Morris of Luton Town also a key target.
Batth spent the 2024-25 campaign at Ewood Park, playing 37 times in the Championship and scoring twice. The experienced centre-back played a key role for Rovers, helping steady the club through a transitional season under Valérien Ismaël. His consistent performances saw him offered a new deal by Blackburn in May, but the defender has reportedly opted for a fresh challenge with John Eustace’s Derby side instead.
Batth, who worked under Eustace at Blackburn Rovers, remains a popular figure on Wearside, having joined Sunderland in January 2022. He went on to make 49 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice and playing a major role in the club’s promotion to the Championship in 2022. Following a brief stint at Norwich City during the 2023-24 season, Batth moved to Blackburn last summer, where he quickly became a mainstay in the heart of defence.
During his time at the Stadium of Light, Batth was named both the Fans’ and Players’ Player of the Season before moving to Norwich City in the summer of 2023. However, he struggled for game time at Carrow Road, making just 16 appearances before his switch to Blackburn.
Batth received a warm reception from Sunderland supporters during their Boxing Day clash at Ewood Park. The former Black Cats defender was applauded by the 7,500 travelling fans both before kick-off and after the final whistle, with Batth taking a moment post-match to acknowledge both the away end and the home supporters. Notably, there were no boos from the visiting fans.
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