Derby today confirmed talks have taken place with John Gregory over the managerial vacancy at Pride Park.
Gregory left Aston Villa after four years in charge last Thursday, blaming a breakdown in his relationship with chairman Doug Ellis for his decision to quit the Birmingham club.
The Rams, seeking a successor for Colin Todd after he was sacked two weeks ago, yesterday expressed their interest in the 47-year-old, with an official approach to his agent, Paul Stretford.
Chief executive Keith Loring today revealed Derby had been in talks with Gregory, who played for the Rams in the mid-1980s, and that discussions would continue tomorrow.
Derby play their second game under caretaker-boss Billy McEwan against Charlton at The Valley tonight.