Thursday 24 May 2012 16:48, UK
Derby are hoping to avoid going to tribunal as they step-up their pursuit of Northampton midfielder Michael Jacobs.
Rams boss Nigel Clough has not made an official bid for the 20-year-old but is keen to avoid a tribunal. "We are talking to Northampton about a transfer because we want to avoid the lottery of going to a tribunal if at all possible," Clough told the Derby Telegraph. "He is a player we like a lot and he fits into the profile of what we are trying to do here in terms of our recruitment. "He could play a part for us next season and in doing that he will have the opportunity to improve himself and play at a higher level."
