Rams reject Barnes bid

Derby County manager Paul Jewell has confirmed that he has rejected a bid from Newcastle United for highly-rated teenage midfielder Giles Barnes.

However, Jewell dismissed the bid out of hand, telling the Rams' official website: "We got a phone call from Newcastle United about Giles Barnes, but the valuation was nowhere near what we believe he's worth.

The 19-year-old, who was also reported to be interesting Tottenham, is believed to have been the subject of a £2million offer by the Magpies.

"I'd like to keep him but, if the player wanted to go and the money was right, we wouldn't stand in his way.

Steve Howard, Matt Oakley, Andy Griffin and Jon Macken have already left Pride Park this month.