Mansfield Town sign long-term midfield target Liam Thompson from Derby County after 'patient' waiting game
Mansfield Town have confirmed the arrival of Liam Thompson from Derby County.
After much speculation, Stags have completed the signing of the 24-year-old midfielder, who is likely to be the final summer transfer for Nigel Clough and co. Thompson arrives at the One Call Stadium for an undisclosed fee from Championship side Derby.
Plenty of rumours had been doing the rounds prior to Thompson’s arrival and he has now penned a two-year deal with Mansfield Town.
Thompson spent his entire career at Derby prior to his move, having come through the Rams’ youth system in 2015 and going on to make 124 professional appearances for the club.
Clough is ‘delighted’ to finally get the deal for the midfielder over the line. Thompson joins new signings David McGoldrick and Michael Smith in amber and blue, as well as Jon Russell, who made the permanent move to Stags after his loan spell last season.
“Liam is someone who we’ve had our eye on and admired for some time. It’s taken a little while to get the deal over the line and everyone has had to be patient, but we’re delighted to get it completed,” Clough said.
“He’s capable of playing in a couple of positions and will add real tenacity to our midfield. Liam brings great energy, works hard and is a strong all-round midfielder.”
After signing both McGoldrick and Smith, Clough confirmed Stags wanted an extra option in midfield for the 2026/27 season.
Mansfield Town will be looking to build on their tenth-place finish last campaign and continue to climb the League One table.