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.
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