Derby County’s prospective new owner has confirmed he wants Wayne Rooney to stay in charge next season.
American Chris Kirchner was this week announced as the preferred bidder for the club as an end to the protracted administration saga appeared to be in sight. Kirchner’s initial attempt to buy the club fell through four months ago but he has since returned to the table.
Tweeting Derby supporters from the Masters in Augusta, he was asked if the former England and Manchester United great would remain as manager, he said: “He will. He’s a big reason I came back. I believe he is the best young manager in the game.”