Despite struggling to make an impact at the City Ground for large parts of his time with the Reds, Derbyshire ended the season as Forest's main striker and goal threat.
Five goals in as many games made him the most likely of the free agent players to be offered a new deal and over 70% of Forest Mad readers in our poll this week felt he was worth making an offer to.
It is being reported, however, that Pearce is unlikely to put deals on the table to any out of contract players as he opts to make his new squad leaner.
A first chance for fans to watch Pearce's men in action has been announced with a friendly at Ilkeston FC pencilled in for 1pm on Saturday 12 July.