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Transfer news: Derby County sign Tom Lawrence from Leicester City in deal worth around £7million

Wales international Lawrence, 23, has committed to what Derby describe as "a long-term contract" and is the Rams' fourth summer signing.

Derby announced on their official website: "Derby County have moved to bolster their attacking options by completing the signing of Leicester City forward Tom Lawrence."

Neither club has stated the sum involved but it is understood Championship outfit Derby are paying around £7million to the Foxes.

Lawrence spent last season on loan at Ipswich and was named the club's player of the year after scoring 11 goals in 36 appearances.

He progressed through Manchester United's academy but made only one first-team appearance before moving on to Leicester in September 2014 and has also had loan spells at Carlisle, Yeovil, Rotherham, Blackburn and Cardiff.