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11 games, no goal involvements: Derby County will be relieved over failed summer pursuit of £4.5m winger target

Derby County eyed Oliver Antman in their summer hunt for a new winger, but they may be relieved a deal didn't come to the fore.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 9:14 AM
11 games, no goal involvements: Derby County will be relieved over failed summer pursuit of £4.5m winger target
Key Things to Know
  • The72 argues Derby County dodged a bullet after failing to sign Oliver Antman during the summer transfer window.
  • Antman completed a permanent £4.5m transfer from Scottish club Rangers to Belgian side RSC Anderlecht.
  • The Finnish winger has registered zero goals and zero assists across his first 11 appearances for Anderlecht.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The72's James Ray argues that Derby County may be relieved to have missed out on signing Finnish winger Oliver Antman during the summer transfer window. Derby County had targeted the 25-year-old attacker from Rangers, but Antman instead completed a permanent transfer to Belgian side RSC Anderlecht for a reported fee of £4.5 million.

Antman has struggled since arriving in Belgium, failing to record a single goal or assist across his first 11 appearances and 417 minutes for Anderlecht. Meanwhile, Derby County turned their attention elsewhere on deadline day, securing winger Mohammed Fuseini to bolster their Championship attack.

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