The Rams’ head coach is keen to strengthen his team for the second half of the season, and one of his top priorities is to increase the offensive potency of his team.
Derby will have to let go of players to make room for them, and a number of fringe players are having their futures questioned; Washington is arguably at the top of the list, as the striker hasn’t played a game in the Championship this year, and Tawanda Chirewa’s loan from Wolves will undoubtedly be examined as well.
Asked whether Washington would be at the club beyond January, Derby head coach Warne said: “Possibly not. You have to shuffle the pack and Conor wants to play more than he obviously is.
It’s about the opportunity and whether it’s better than what he currently has.
Washington’s move from Rotherham to Derby has not gone well, and he has only made 22 appearances since moving to Pride Park, with his most recent appearance coming in a 3-0 victory over Leyton Orient in April.
“There will be a few players leaving. He could be one of them. If not, then that’s also fine. I am not one to drive them out of the training ground and throw their boots at them.”
