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Derby County are reportedly keen on Dutchman Phillip Cocu as their next manager should Frank Lampard go to Chelsea.

Derby have sounded out Cocu, according to The Times.

Lampard is expected to become Chelsea's new boss, replacing Maurizio Sarri who left to take charge at Juventus.

The Rams gave Chelsea permission to speak to Lampard about the vacant position at Stamford Bridge, but the 'will he, won't he' situation has dragged on.

Lampard is still Derby manager as it stands and the 41-year-old has two years to run on his contract.

He and his coaching staff are expected at Moor Farm today ahead of the players reporting back for pre-season training tomorrow.

Derby would like Lampard to stay, but they have been in a position to consider out-of-work managers while the uncertainty continues.

Cocu, like Lampard, was a decorated midfielder during a hugely-successful playing career.

The 48-year-old won titles in Holland and in Spain with PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona, and 101 caps for Holland.

His managerial career has seen him guide PSV to three Eredivisie titles in 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18.

Cocu's last job was as coach of Turkish side Fenerbahce, but he as sacked in October of last year after only four months in charge.