Derby County are facing the prospect of losing top scorer Matej Vydra after missing out on promotion to the Premier League.

Vydra is set to be sold this summer as Derby move to slash their budget following the defeat to Fulham in the Championship play-off semi-final.

The Czech Republic international scored 22 goals in all competitions this season and Derby are likely to demand at least £8m for the striker, signed from Watford in August 2016.

Mel Morris, the Derby owner, admitted earlier this year that little investment would be made if the club failed to win promotion and it is understood he wants the wage bill lowering significantly.

Derby’s wage bill is currently around £35m and Morris wants to drastically reduce that figure as the East Midlanders prepare for a 11th consecutive season in the Championship.