GARY ROWETT is set to land the Stoke job – if Derby agree compensation.
The Potters parted company with Paul Lambert last Friday after being relegated to the Championship.
They immediately targeted Rams boss Rowett for the second time this year.
But Pride Park chiefs are demanding around £2million in compensation as Rowett still has three years left on his contract.
Rowett signed a new £1.5m-a-year Derby deal in January when Stoke made him their No1 target to replace the sacked Mark Hughes.
Now Potters bosses will expect Rowett to lead a promotion charge.
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Rowett faced slashing the wage will at Pride Park next season with 22-goal striker Matej Vydra set to leave.
The Rams released a statement which said: “Derby County Football Club can confirm that Gary Rowett has asked for permission to speak with Stoke City regarding the vacant manager’s position at the bet365 Stadium.
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“The club is now in discussion with Stoke regarding the matter and will update our supporters in due course.”
Former Nottingham Forest boss Mark Warburton is an early favourite for the Derby job.
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