Tyrhys Dolan sends Derby County message amid transfer links

Seven years since he left Andi Weimann is back at Derby County and enjoying resuming his Rams career.

The 33-year-old, one of four summer transfers made by John Eustace, did not play in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Matlock Town but has made the trip to Austria for the pre-season camp.

He could play for the first time against Red Bull Salzburg on Friday evening – but has clearly already settled in and is looking forward to adding to the 88 appearances and nine goals he racked up between 2015-18.

The Austrian, who joined from Blackburn, has taken to social media to reveal his feelings about being back, posting pictures on his Instagram account and saying ‘Felt good to be out there with the boys for the first time’.

Intriguingly one of the players to respond was former Rovers team-mate Tyrhys Dolan who replied ‘Absolute Baller’.

Normally such things might have no significance at all – indeed this one might not – but it has certainly caught the eye of Rams fans who are aware of the fact the 23-year-old has been linked with a transfer to Pride Park. One replied 'come and join him then!'.

Dolan is currently a free agent having turned down Rovers’ offer of a new contract and has told his former employers he won’t be returning.

Reports say the midfielder has offers from overseas as well as strong interest from Championship clubs. Whilst he is a free agent, any English team signing him would owe Rovers compensation after they signed him as an 18-year-old.

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