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Wayne Rooney will lead Derby's drive to return to the Championship next season if they are a 'fully functioning club'... and prospective owner Chris Kirchner claims his takeover of the troubled Rams is 'almost complete' Sources close to Wayne Rooney say he is open to leading Derby again next term Derby have been in administration and outlawed from transfers for eight months Man United legend Rooney was appointed after quitting playing in January 2021 The Rams have been relegated to League One and a takeover is said to be close

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Published: 23:25 BST, 14 May 2022 | Updated: 23:25 BST, 14 May 2022