Derby County are interested in Portland Timbers centre-back Finn Surman, whose current contract expires later this year. Derby County are eager to add more new signings to their ranks as talk of investment from Turki Alalshikh ramps up. Who is Finn Surman and what would he bring to Derby County? The Derby County target has grown into a key role in the MLS. As far as out-and-out centre-backs go, Derby County have three: Sondre Langas, Matt Clarke and Dion Sanderson.