DERBY County already have targets in mind as they look to bolster their defensive options after accepting a bid from Cardiff City for John Brayford.
Brayford underwent a medical yesterday and the right-back is expected to complete his move to the Welsh club today.
The fee is undisclosed but the Derby Telegraph understands it is in the region of £2m.
The figure is made up of £1.5m down plus add-ons for appearances and Cardiff staying in the Premier League.
Derby also have a sell-on clause.
Brayford is entering the final 12 months of his current contract at Pride Park and manager Nigel Clough had planned further discussions over a new deal with the player until Cardiff made their move.
The Rams said in a statement: "After holding discussions with the player, who is entering the final year of his contract, the offer has been accepted after he expressed a strong desire to make the move and test himself at the highest level of English football.
"The fee is to remain undisclosed and the player has been given permission to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical.
"Derby are committed to continuing to strengthen the squad in advance of the 2013-14 season and expect additions to be made in due course."
It is unlikely a new face will arrive before tomorrow's final friendly of pre-season against West Bromwich Albion at Pride Park (3pm).
Kieron Freeman will start at right-back against West Brom and Clough has said he would have no problem putting the 21-year-old in.
But Clough could opt to sign a right-back and Derby have two names in mind, I understand.
Brayford also offers the Rams cover at centre-back, importantly.
Richard Keogh and Jake Buxton will start the Championship campaign at the heart of the defence.
However, with Shaun Barker and Mark O'Brien sidelined, options when it comes to centre-backs who are tried and tested in the Championship are limited.
With this in mind, another central defender is also likely to be in the manager's thoughts.
Brayford deserves a crack at the Premier League.
He has given Derby three good years and has shown remarkable consistency since he signed from Crewe Alexandra in the summer of 2010.
The 25-year-old has made 117 appearances, all but one of them starts, and scored four goals.
He was player of the year in his first season at the club.
Cardiff showed interest in the player in January and Derby recently turned down a bid, in the region of £1m, from Wigan Athletic.
