Derby make approach for Blackburn boss Eustace

Derby County have made an approach to Blackburn Rovers to speak to their manager, John Eustace, regarding the vacant managerial position at Derby County. Eustace has been in charge at Blackburn for the past two seasons, leading them to a mid-table finish in the Championship last season.

Reports suggest that Eustace is open to the idea of moving to Derby, where he would be tasked with rebuilding a squad that narrowly avoided relegation last season. Derby’s owner, Mel Morris, is said to be impressed with Eustace’s track record at Blackburn and believes he is the right man to take the club forward.

Eustace, who has previously worked as a coach at Watford and Queens Park Rangers, is highly regarded within the game and is seen as a manager with a bright future ahead of him. Blackburn are understood to be willing to let Eustace speak with Derby, but are keen to keep hold of their manager if possible.

If Eustace were to move to Derby, he would inherit a squad that is in need of reinforcements in several key areas. The club’s top scorer last season, Tom Lawrence, has been linked with a move away from Pride Park, while experienced defenders Richard Keogh and Curtis Davies are both out of contract.

Derby are also facing uncertainty off the pitch, with the club currently without a chief executive following the departure of Stephen Pearce. Eustace would need to work closely with the club’s hierarchy to navigate these challenges and ensure the team is competitive in the Championship next season.

Overall, the potential appointment of John Eustace as Derby County manager represents an exciting opportunity for both the club and the manager. Eustace has proven himself at Blackburn and would bring a fresh approach to a Derby side that is in need of rejuvenation. It remains to be seen whether Eustace will accept Derby’s offer, but fans of the club will be hoping for a swift resolution to the situation.