FRANK LAMPARD has confirmed he is in talks over becoming Derby County manager.

The Chelsea legend opened up on being linked to the Championship aspect after they completed sixth final season.

Lamps, 39, is determined to maneuver into teaching having labored as a TV pundit since retiring from enjoying final yr.

And talking on BT Sport, Lampard stated: "There's been curiosity from Derby, I've been chatting with them.

"I'm formidable and I need to turn into a manager sooner or later.

"It's an enormous membership, with huge custom and large historical past, which I actually like.

"We'll keep it up talking once I go residence and see."

Former Manchester Metropolis star Lampard can be taking up a aspect anticipating to a minimum of get in the promotion play-off spots once more.

This yr they exited on the semi-last stage after dropping to eventual winners Fulham.

The Rams final tasted Premier League soccer ten years in the past.

They usually have suffered a number of close to misses getting again to the highest flight since.

Earlier boss Gary Rowett Left to hitch Stoke this week following the Potters' relegation from the Prem.