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Sports News understands a number of candidates have contacted Derby
County enquiring about succeeding Frank Lampard as manager - but have been
told there isn't a vacancy at Pride Park.
Derby are braced for an approach from Chelsea for Lampard with the Rams set
to demand £4m in compensation if the Blues are to bring in their former
midfielder to take over from Maurizio Sarri. However, there has been no
formal contact with Derby so far.
Derby have categorically refused to engage in any sort of discussion with
the would-be managers or their representatives, so as not to undermine their
current relationship with Lampard, with whom they still hope to negotiate an
improved and extended contract.
On Tuesday, Rangers responded to claims that Derby had made moves to lure
Steven Gerrard to the club as Lampard's replacement.
A Rangers spokesman said: "Let's get one or two things clear. Our manager
has not been approached and he remains one hundred percent committed to the
job he has here."
Derby owner Mel Morris insisted on Monday that they want Lampard to stay for
the long term, and they are building their plans around him.
The 40-year-old is currently away on holiday, but is in regular contact with
his representatives over developments at Pride Park.
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