Stoke City are upping their efforts to get a new manager in with it evident that Gary Rowett is the man they want in charge.

The Potters were relegated from the Premier League earlier this month and have since parted ways with Paul Lambert who was at the club for a very short period of time indeed.

For sure, then, they're looking for a new direction and it seems as though Gary Rowett is the man they want next in the dugout at the Bet365 Stadium - as per John Percy on Twitter:

Talks are underway, then, and you can see this one potentially going through when you look at the two states of the sides in the question.

Stoke are going to have a good budget compared to many in the second tier whilst the Rams are going to struggle for money after years of spending without promotion.

The Verdict

This would be an intriguing arrival.

Rowett has gradually seen his stock rise and, despite the Derby setback in the play-offs, he's widely heralded as one of the best in the league.

If Stoke offer him the chance to spend an immediate promotion could be on the cards.

Thoughts, Potters fans? Let us know below!