Derby County are looking for their new manager after Gary Rowett left the club to join fellow Championship side Stoke City.

Rowett departed Pride Park Stadium on Tuesday evening, signing a three-year-deal with the Potters.

The 44-year-old asked for permission to speak to Stoke on Monday and he has now been announced as Paul Lambert's successor.

A compensation package has been agreed between the two clubs, believed to be worth around £2m.

After Rowett's announcement as Stoke boss, bookmakers Sky Bet opened a market on who the next manager at Derby could be.

Brentford manager Dean Smith has been one of the favourites since the market opened but one of the biggest movers is former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

In just a few hours, odds on the 39-year-old ex-England international becoming Derby boss shortened significantly with bookmakers Sky Bet and BetVictor.

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Rams fans have been taking to social media to give their view on the matter...

@SantanCraig: “Frank Lampard 3/1 as our new manager on SkyBet and 2nd favourite. Would be very happy with that”.

@andsim0: “Lampard as manager, Jody Morris as assistant. Kasey Palmer to return on loan. Derby to get promoted. Stoke to get relegated. Life is all good. Remember this tweet”.

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@RamDerby: “Lampard in the right structure could be brilliant, I’d happily give it a gamble”.

@derby_lad: “I’d take Lampard ”.

@Matt_Briggs8: “I don't get why people don't want Lampard cause he's not got managerial experience. Someone's going to get him. He could turn out to be the guy who gets us promoted. Give him a chance before you write him off”.

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@dcfc_flagman: “Lampard and (Harry) Redknapp, yes please for me at this time where we are. We need to wheel and deal and no better than the latter let's be honest. Lampard respected for what he has done in game. Untested at coaching mind but mentored by Harry. A good mix. Contacts galore! Interesting”.