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Derby County notebook as Man Utd deal confirmed and Wrexham duo could face Rams

Derby County writer Leigh Curtis dips into his DCFC notebook to bring you all the latest snippets of gossip and news involving the Rams past and present

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:08 PM
Derby County notebook as Man Utd deal confirmed and Wrexham duo could face Rams
Key Things to Know
  • Charlie Hardy signed a professional contract with Manchester United, and Wrexham could regain Ollie Rathbone and Danny Imray against Derby.
  • Goalkeeper Charlie Hardy signed a first-year professional deal at Manchester United after departing Derby County in December.
  • Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson reported Ollie Rathbone and Danny Imray are closing in on training returns from ankle and hamstring injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Derby County academy goalkeeper Charlie Hardy has signed his first professional contract with Manchester United, while Wrexham players Ollie Rathbone and Danny Imray are closing in on a return ahead of facing Derby County. Derby head coach John Eustace is aiming for the club's first home win of the Championship season following the international break.

Elsewhere, former Derby midfielder Robbie Savage was appointed manager of Peterborough United after resolving a compensation dispute with Forest Green Rovers. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson confirmed Rathbone and Imray are returning to training, though Max Cleworth, Libby Cacace, and Nathan Broadhead remain sidelined.

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