Derby County are understood to have made an official approach to bring Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace to Pride Park.

In the build-up to Rovers’ 2-0 FA Cup loss at home to Wolves, it was reported they had been formally approached regarding Eustace by Derby.

Blackburn Rovers manager John Eustace has responded to speculation linking him to the Derby County vacancy - just moments before it was reported that the Rams had triggered a release clause in the 45-year-old's contract in order to speak to him.

Blackburn Rovers are bracing themselves for an approach from Derby County for manager John Eustace. Eustace’s odds shortened in the hours following Paul Warne’s sacking on Friday and the former Derby midfielder is believed to have keen admirers at Pride Park.

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