Harness farewell, Fornah returns and it's time to pitch in at Pride Park

Derby County have begun work on their playing surface, which will be ready in time for the start of the season.

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IT'S less than two weeks since the Championship season finished but there is still plenty to catch the eye as Derby County plan for the next campaign

Here's the latest from my Rams notebook:

Harness signs off...

Marcus Harness has said goodbye to Derby County and thanked the fans for their support during his time at Pride Park Stadium.

Harness joined the club on a season-long loan from Ipswich Town last summer and finished the season as a relegation survivor, having played a key role in the club staying in the Championship.

He hit a terrific vein of form under head coach John Eustace and scored three goals in two games, including a memorable brace in a 3-2 win against Plymouth Argyle as the Rams clawed their way out of the bottom three.

Addressing fans via his Instagram account, Harness said he had enjoyed his time at the club as he heads back to Portman Road.