Any move for Mubama is expected to be a loan deal with City eager to aid the 21-year-old’s development after signing him from West Ham for \u00a32m compensation in 2024.<\/p>\n
The striker scored five goals in the Championship last season, including one against Derby on the opening day of last season when Mark Robins’ side secured a 3-1 victory.<\/a><\/p>\n He also scored a hat-trick in a victory over Bristol City in November but his season was halted due to suffering ankle ligament damage in January.<\/p>\n He did return in March when he featured against Preston but that was his final appearance of the season. He has made nine appearances for City in the Premier League, but has yet to score.<\/p>\n He was a target for Stoke boo boys back in December at a time when things were tough for Stoke on the pitch after a promising start.<\/p>\n At the time, Stoke boss Mark Robins said: “He knows. What I would say is that he has to be better and understand what is required of him. Perceptions are everything really and you have to make sure that is right first.<\/p>\n \u201cI understand, I\u2019m not stupid, but I would ask that doesn\u2019t happen because it doesn\u2019t help anybody. If I feel that someone is not performing or underperforming then it is down to me to make sure they do or they don\u2019t start. It\u2019s as simple as that. You have to earn the right to be in the team.<\/p>\n \u201cPlayers always pick the team. They always pick the team with their performances. I just ask them to be a little bit more forgiving and let me deal with the other stuff and not to boo. It\u2019s not really what we want to be about.\u201d<\/p>\n How to follow our Derby County coverage Derby Telegraph’s Derby County writer, Leigh Curtis<\/p>\n The transfer window is now open, the signings are being linked and players could be heading for the exit door at Pride Park as it promises to be a pre-season of change at the club.<\/p>\n Every day, the DerbyshireLive football desk strive to deliver all manner of news, features and transfer-related stories as a part of our overall package of Rams content.<\/p>\n Which is why we have launched a free newsletter service straight into you email inbox each day, the bulletins will feature the latest Derby County news, views, gossip and opinion.<\/p>\n Sign up to the Derby newsletter here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Our dedicated reporter Leigh Curtis – who you can follow on X by clicking here<\/a> – follows the Rams home and away and offers you comprehensive coverage from matchdays, press conferences and everything that happens in between.<\/p>\n So much happens day to day and sometimes you can struggle to keep on top of the very latest updates as and when they occur – that’s why we have produced the daily newsletter which you can sign up to, for free, and which means you’ll have a round-up of the key stories land in your email inbox.<\/p>\n WhatsApp:<\/strong> You can also get all your favourite content from DerbyshireLive’s Rams team on WhatsApp. Click here<\/a> to sign up for breaking updates about the biggest stories in and around the club.<\/p>\n App:<\/strong> If you prefer reading our Rams stories on your phone, consider downloading the DerbyshireLive app, in which you can personalise the content you see by selecting Derby County as one of your designated topics. You can get it from Apple here<\/a> and for Android here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Social Media: <\/strong>You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook<\/a> and X.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Derby](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Derby-Telegraphs-Derby-County-writer-Leigh-Curtis.png\")
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