Latest Derby County headlines from DerbyshireLive for Tuesday, May 24

Here are your Derby County morning headlines for Tuesday, May 24.

Derby County ground staff are already working on preparing the Pride Park Stadium pitch for the clubs 2022-23 League One campaign.

Work is currently taking place to get the playing surface in the best possible condition. The annual summer course of treatment for the pitch is being overseen by head groundsman Paul Thompson.

The Rams said: Work on the Pride Park Stadium playing surface began early on Monday morning to ensure it is in excellent condition for the new campaign. The annual summer course of treatment for the pitch is being overseen by head groundsman Paul Thompson, the winner of the 2021/22 Brian Clough Award at this months end of season awards, and his dedicated team alongside Sean Goodwin and the team at Talbot Turf.

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Chris Kirchner takeover edges closer

A new Companies House update has emerged over the weekend concerning prospective new Derby County owner Chris Kirchners 9CK Sports Holdings Limited business in relation to The Football Association rules.

The two-page PDF, which is signed and dated 16 May but shown as the 20th on the United Kingdoms registrar of companies, details that the articles of association ofKirchners company have been amended to insert a new article named The Football Association Rules.

What follows are eight such rules of the resolution. They begin by outlining the expectation of carrying out business affairs in accordance with FA rules and regulations.

Fikayo Tomori sends Derby County message

Derby County favourite Fikayo Tomori has been celebrating after winning the Serie A title with AC Milan in his first season at the club.

The Rossoneri got their hands on the Scudetto for the first time in 11 years, courtesy of a 3-0 win at Sassuolo. Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud bagged a brace and Franck Kessie got the other.

Tomoriplayed a key role in the clubs first league win since 2011, making 31 starts and playing more minutes than any other outfield player in the team. The 24-year-old defender joined Milan from Chelsea last summer in a 24million deal.

Bristol City ramping up interest in Derby star

Bristol City are reportedly ramping up their interest in Derby County defender Curtis Davies.

The 37-year-old was an ever-present for the Rams this season, remarkably not missing a minute of league action. Davies produced an impressive individual season asDerbyattempted to battle against relegation to League One, despite being deducted 21 points.

The experienced centre-half has been at Pride park since 2017 and has been praised for his role in Wayne Rooneys side However,Davies recent performances for the Rams have reportedly attracted attention from Championship clubs.

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Loving Derbyshire dad was given four months to live after cancer diagnosis

Derby driver led police on 90mph chase so he could go to sisters wedding

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Final details of new 550-home housing estate in Derby announced

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Middle-aged man loses home, wife and job after abusing underage girl

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Mystery Derbyshire woman inspires dramatic plane banner apology

Private GP surgery offering face-to-face appointments opens in Derby

Derbys own chart-topping Opera Babe performing at special concert in home city

Live updates as gas leak closes road in Derbyshire town

Terrifying dash-cam footage of car getting stuck under lorry and dragged along A38

Cyclist collapses and dies while riding at Derbyshire beauty spot