Earnshaw bid accepted

Last updated : 12 May 2008 By Rick Lamb
With the end of the Premier League still fresh in the memory the transfer merry-go-round has begun in earnest with the last few months worth of rumours becoming reality or rubbish.

Derby striker Robert Earnshaw is a name who has been strongly linked with a return to Carrow Road, where he enjoyed a prolific spell before a £3.5million switch to Pride Park last summer.

The Wales international proved a flop in the East Midlands, however, and a £2million bid from an unnamed club has been accepted by the Rams today. Neighbours Nottingham Forest, newly promoted back to the Championship, are thought likely suitors, as are the Canaries, fellow former club Cardiff City and second tier rivals Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United.

Developments are likely to be swift with so many clubs interested and a move already having been made. Watch this space for further news.