Darren Robinson in advanced talks over Derby County deal – sources
Derby County youngster Darren Robinson is in advanced talks over a new deal at the club, sources have told Football Insider.
Robinson’s current deal is due to expire in June, but Derby are determined to secure the 19-year-old’s long-term future on a new contract.
The Northern Ireland Under-21 international midfielder is highly regarded at Pride Park after making his senior debut under Wayne Rooney at the back end of the 2021-22 season.
He made just one senior appearance in the 2023-24 campaign – a 90-minute outing in the EFL Trophy against Wolves’ Under-21 side.
Robinson featured on the bench in League One throughout this season but failed to make a third-tier appearance.
Nevertheless, Derby are keen to keep the teenager at the club following promotion to the Championship as runners-up.
Derby teenager Robinson in advanced contract talks – current deal expires next month
Robinson has made four first-team appearances for the Rams in total.
He remains a regular feature for the club at youth level, making 53 appearances for the Under-18 and Under-21 sides.
The 19-year-old started his career at Northern Irish sides Dungannon and Portadown before moving to Derby in 2021.
Paul Warne’s side are yet to release their retained list following a successful 2023-24 campaign.
Conor Hourihane, Dwight Gayle, Louie Sibley and James Collins are among 12 stars out of contract at the end of next month.
In other news, Portsmouth plotting to sign League One star.
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