Conor Hourihane and David McGoldrick join Liam Rosenior's Derby County

Conor Hourihane and David McGoldrick have joined Derby County.

Hourihane, a current Ireland international, has joined the League One club after his contract with Aston Villa ended a month ago.

And McGoldrick - whose Ireland career ended in retirement in November 2020 - has made the move after four years with Sheffield United.

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The pair join Jason Knight at the Rams although the 23-year-old Dubliner is strongly linked with a move to the Championship with Burnley after Derby's relegation last season.

Hourihane, 31, was on loan at Sheffield United alongside McGoldrick as the Blades made the Championship play-offs, only to lose their semi-final on penalties to Nottingham Forest.

Now both have signed for Derby's new boss Liam Rosenior - Hourihane on a two-year deal, McGoldrick for 12 months.

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