That was right before the window came to an end and it demonstrated that he would be sticking around for at least the first half of the campaign.

Since Derby were entered into administration Rooney has already admitted that there have been enquiries from other clubs into a number of the Rams’ key assets.

However, Rooney was also keen to stress that it is his hope that Derby will not be allowing any of their key players to leave the club in the winter window.

Instead, he suggested that their focus would be on adding to their squad if they are allowed to do that.

There has not been any major reports linking Sibley with a move away from the Rams during the January transfer window at this stage.

However, with Derby’s current situation the way that it is, it is inevitable that some interest will likely emerge.

Is a January exit likely?

Considering Derby are fighting for their very existence as a football club now it is possible that a number of their players could become on the radars of other clubs.

As aforementioned, Rooney has already suggested that there have already been one or two vultures circling for the Rams most talented assets.

That is likely to include Sibley at this stage and it would be no surprise to see one of West Ham or Leeds firm up their interest in the 20-year-old by making an offer for him.

Rooney might want to keep hold of his key players and that is fully understandable due to him already having a threadbare squad to work with.

However, if the club have not been taken over by new owners by January, then they might have to sell players like Sibley if offers are made to keep the club going a little while longer.