Hendrie keen on Rams
30 May 2007 - 17:03:37
Lee Hendrie has revealed his interest in signing for Premier League bound Derby County.
Hendrie, 30, will leave Aston Villa when his contract expires this summer and is been trailed by a host of Championship clubs, including Stoke, Leicester and Coventry.
However, the midfielder's agent and father, Paul, held talks with the Rams before they sealed their place in the top-flight via Monday's play-off final.
"My dad has always played a big role with my contracts and it will be the same again," said Hendrie.
"He spoke to Derby last Sunday and thinks there might be something there for me.
"Derby didn't want to make any decisions until after the play-off final. They have gone up to the Premiership so that would be a good option.
"I would love to stay in the Premiership, although I am not saying I wouldn't drop down to the Championship if need be.
"It's vital I get this contract right. It's a big one for me and might be my last.
"I'd like a three-year deal. Nobody is paying for me. I am going from Villa on a free transfer and I will just be walking in somewhere."
