Derby County is gearing up for their return to the Championship after a two-year hiatus. The club’s landscape has drastically changed since their relegation in the 2021/22 season, which was marred by significant financial issues and a 21-point deduction.
During their time in League One, several academy graduates made their mark in the first team, laying a solid foundation for the club. Among these talents, Eiran Cashin stands out as a player with a potential far beyond the second tier.
Eiran Cashin’s transfer fee claim made
Cashin has been a standout performer under Paul Warne, accumulating over 120 competitive appearances for Derby County. His impressive performances have drawn interest from Premier League clubs, making him Derby’s most valuable asset, according to Rams fan pundit Shaun Woodward.
Woodward highlighted Cashin’s youth, extensive experience in the Championship and League One, and his all-around capabilities, stating, “He’s a great ball player, a leader, quicker than he looks, and reads the game amazingly. He sets off most of our attacks from the back, and when he wasn’t playing, we really missed him. He’s just an absolute beast of a centre-half.”
Woodward believes that if a bidding war ensues, Cashin could command a transfer fee between £8-£10 million. Despite potential skepticism from other clubs, Woodward points to similar valuations for players from other Championship teams as justification.
Cashin’s key role in Derby County’s promotion-winning season
Cashin was pivotal in Derby’s promotion campaign, being named the club’s Young Player of the Season for two consecutive years. He was integral to Derby’s robust defense, which conceded just 37 goals in 46 league matches. His defensive metrics were impressive, and he also posed a threat from set-pieces.
In the 2023/24 League One season, Cashin’s stats included:
– 44 matches played
– 20 clean sheets
– 3 goals
– 1 assist
– 2.1 tackles per game
– 1.6 interceptions per game
– 5.6 balls recovered per game
– 0.6 times dribbled past per game
– 5.0 clearances per game
– 8.9 duels won per game
– 7.38 average rating (Sofascore)
Cashin’s performances earned him a spot in the EFL League One Team of the Season alongside Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
Derby County’s leverage in Cashin’s potential transfer
Despite significant interest, Derby holds considerable bargaining power as Cashin is under contract until 2027. This follows strong interest from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer, which Derby rebuffed with a £3m price tag.
Given Cashin’s continued stellar performances, Derby chairman David Clowes is likely to drive a hard bargain for any potential sale, potentially reaching the £8-£10 million range suggested by Woodward.
As Derby prepares for life back in the Championship, Eiran Cashin remains a key player and valuable asset, with Premier League interest likely to persist.
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