Eustace looks set to replace sacked Paul Warne at Pride Park after the Rams activated a release clause in his contract at Ewood Park. Rovers made a statement on Monday saying the 45-year-old had requested permission to hold talks with another club and it is understood Eustace will imminently be named the new Derby manager.

Derby County reporter Leigh Curtis reflects on the big talking points from goalless draw with Oxford United - and the prospect of a new manager arriving at Pride Park

John Eustace’s switch to Derby County is nearing its confirmation, with the 45-year-old leaving play-off chasing Blackburn Rovers to take over at the relegation-threatened Rams.

Derby made an official approach to Blackburn to speak about their managerial vacancy with John Eustace who made it clear he was keen on a move to the fellow Championship side

John Eustace has been given permission to speak to Derby over their vacant managerial position - much to the annoyance of his current club Blackburn.

Former Stoke City captain John Eustace has been linked with a series of Championship jobs while he has been at Blackburn Rovers and is now leaving for a relegation fight with Derby County

Derby County are considering two other candidates for their manager’s role as well as John Eustace, after making an approach to Blackburn Rovers for him, according to Sky Sports News. The Rams want to get a successor to Paul Warne in through the Pride Park door quickly and are big admirers of Eustace.

Blackburn Rovers "reluctantly" give boss John Eustace permission to speak to another Championship club after Derby make approach.

John Eustace is poised to become the new manager of Derby County after his £500,000 compensation clause at Blackburn Rovers was triggered by the Championship club.

Blackburn Rovers have released a statement expressing their disappointment with manager John Eustace following his request to speak with another Championship club regarding their vacant managerial position.