Wayne Rooney’s Derby to be handed nine point deduction THIS season over FFP breaches sending them bottom of Championship

DERBY are set to be slapped with a nine point deduction over FFP breaches... sending them bottom of the Championship.

Wayne Rooney's Rams have been in talks with the EFL over settling on a suitable punishment.

According to the Mail, the two parties have 'agreed in principle' on a nine-point deduction, with a further three suspended until next season.

An announcement is expected later this week.

Rooney's side endured a tough summer, with the Manchester United legend struggling to field a full senior side during pre-season.

They have started the campaign with one win, four draws and two defeats in the Championship, earning seven points.

But that tally is set to fall to minus two, sending them bottom of the pile.

The Midlands club will find themselves three points behind rivals Nottingham Forest at the bottom.

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And six points off 21st-placed Hull City.

The Rams were originally cleared for FFP breaches, having initially been charged by the EFL in January 2020.

But following an appeal, Derby were fined £100,000 back in June this year.

The Rams narrowly avoided relegation last term, but have been under transfer embargo since - limiting them to free transfers and loans.

Derby are currently up for sale, with owner Mel Morris eager to find a buyer.

He is reportedly hopeful that a settlement regarding the Rams' punishment and clarity over the situation can help to attract a buyer.

SunSport understands that the punishment has not yet been fully agreed.

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