Paul Warne hints at permanent Derby County deal for goalkeeper
Derby County head coach Paul Warne has hinted that he will offer Rohan Luthra a permanent deal.
Luthra has been training with the Rams and the former Cardiff City goalkeeper was part of the party that headed to Spain for their pre-season camp.
Luthra has featured in friendlies against Stockport County and Chesterfield so far with the club in the process of addressing the goalkeeping department.
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The 22-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Cardiff City and will likely fill the void left by Scott Loach who was third choice at Derby last season.He’s trained with us and he’s a great kid,” said Warne. “He’s been brilliant in training and he will come in as third choice. He’s just a young man and I think we will keep him. He’s been a great addition.”
Luthra, 22, saw his contract at Cardiff City expire at the end of last season and wasn’t offered an extension by the Bluebirds. He officially became available as a free agent in late June and has been weighing up his options this summer.
In this latest update regarding his future by Sky Sports, the Rams are poised to snap him up on a permanent basis as they prepare for the start of the new Championship campaign. Paul Warne’s side finished 2nd in the League One table in the past campaign behind Portsmouth and have since been busy on the transfer front.
Luthra spent time away on loan at Slough Town in non-league last term and played 12 games for the National League South outfit to get some experience under his belt.
Prior to his switch to Wales, he rose up through the academy ranks at Crystal Palace and was a regular for the Eagles at various different youth levels.
The Premier League outfit handed him his first professional deal but he left Selhurst Park just under three years ago.
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