Sources: John Eustace expected to leave Derby County after talks

Derby manager John Eustace is expected to leave the club by mutual agreement after talks with the board, likely after upcoming matches against Bolton and Southampton.

John Eustace is edging closer to leaving Derby County in what would be a mutually agreed exit, according to Football Insider. The club have had a dismal start to the Championship campaign and sit 23rd, just two points from the bottom of the table with no win in 10 matches.

Discussions have already taken place between Eustace and club chiefs, with a mutual agreement now on the cards. Eustace is likely to remain in charge for the upcoming games against Bolton Wanderers and Southampton, but could leave soon after. Derby are seven points from safety with a 59.24 per cent chance of relegation to League One this season.

County are already assessing candidates to replace Eustace. The 47-year-old will take the upcoming pre-match press conference, which typically signals a manager has at least one more game remaining. A growing majority of supporters believe now is the right time to make a switch.