Derby County attacker Tom Ince has been linked with Newcastle United already this summer.
Derby County boss Gary Rowett has admitted to the Derby Telegraph that he is anticipating a great amount of interest in his players this summer.
Derby’s failure to get promoted over the past campaign has led to question marks being asked about the future of some of their key talents.
And Rowett has admitted that he could see a couple of his players leaving Pride Park.
“Not a fantastic amount, yet, but I know there is an awful lot of interest in some of the players we have,” Rowett said.
“I think we have some fantastic players that will suit a lot of clubs.
“I have said before, I think we will have a couple of players in our ranks that will see themselves as wanting a different type of opportunity which is something we will look at and work out the best solution for everybody – the club first and foremost, but everybody.”
Could Tom Ince be one of the departures?
Tom Ince is likely to be Derby’s most in-demand player this summer, as he enjoyed an impressive campaign last time around.
Ince was Derby’s main attacking weapon, with his creative streak coming to the fore.
Newcastle United are said to be interested in signing Ince (Chronicle), with Rafael Benitez keen on the 25-year-old.
The Daily Mirror have already reported that Derby will sell Ince for around £10 million, and Rowett’s words could give Newcastle further hope that a deal could be completed.
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