Derby County have completed the sensational signing of Wayne Rooney on an 18-month contract from DC United, with the former England captain joining the club in January 2020.
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British media reported on Monday that the 33-year-old was in advanced talks to join the second-tier club despite having two years remaining on his contract with MLS side DC United.
The Championship (second tier) club said in a statement the decision was to allow Lampard’s discussions “to be concluded as soon as possible”.
Aston Villa have announced the signing of winger Anwar El Ghazi from Lille on a four-year deal after his successful loan spell at Villa Park last season, the newly-promoted Premier League club said on Monday.
Aston Villa returned to the English Premier League after a three-year absence, beating Derby County 2-1 in the English Championship playoff final at Wembley on Monday.
Celtic have been linked with a summer move for Derby County player of the year Fikayo Tomori.
The 30-year-old joined Derby on a short-term deal on Friday, which runs until the end of the season, subject to international clearance, after becoming a free agent last month when he left Hibernian.
Frank Lampard has played down reports suggesting he is a contender to succeed Maurizio Sarri if the Chelsea head coach is sacked.
Derby County are poised to complete the signing of defender Efe Ambrose on a short-term contract.
Frank Lampard has been eager to bolster his options at centre back and has turned to the 30-year-old Nigeria international who left Scottish Premiership side Hibernian in January after activating a clause in his contract.
The English Football League launched a formal investigation on Tuesday after Derby County complained that Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa sent a spy to the club’s training ground last week.
Derby County’s preparations for Friday’s Championship clash against leaders Leeds United have been disrupted by allegations of someone spying on Frank Lampard’s side in training this week.
Stoke have sacked manager Gary Rowett only eight months after recruiting him from Derby.
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, believes there are “many reasons” why the team have under-performed this season.
United are undefeated in five outings, but the EFL Cup exit to Derby County and tension between manager Jose Mourinho and midfielder Paul Pogba has led to a change in mood behind the scenes at Old Trafford
Pogba was rested by Mourinho for the shock Carabao Cup third-round exit against championship outfit Derby on Tuesday night and watched from the stands as United went down 8-7 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford
Derby County manager, Frank Lampard, was charged with improper conduct by the English Football Association on Monday.
Torino are moving for Chelsea fullback Ola Aina.
The 21-year-old, who joined the Reds from MK Dons at the age of 14, spent last season on loan at Fulham and scored four times in 22 league matches.
The Rams had been on the lookout for a new head coach following the departure of Gary Rowett to Stoke City, and Lampard had been locked in talks with the Championship club over the last few days.