'Great to be linked with good players' - Eustace

Derby boss John Eustace said "it is great to be linked with good players" after it was reported the club had agreed a fee with Belgian side Lommel to sign Japanese winger Koki Saito.

Saito, 24, spent last season on loan at Queens Park Rangers before returning to Belgium in the summer.

"I think he's a player that everyone has been looking at," Eustace told BBC Radio Derby.

"We've been linked with a number of players and obviously it's great to be linked with all the good players in the Championship, and he's no different."

Meanwhile, Eustace confirmed Kemar Roofe, who was released by Derby at the end of last season, is back training with the club.

The 32-year-old has been linked with a move to Scottish club Aberdeen but Eustace hinted he is interested in re-signing the former Leeds and Rangers forward if he can prove his fitness.

"We've allowed him to carry on training and there could be an opportunity here," Eustace added.

"He's willing to train for nothing and improve his fitness. The most important thing for Roofey is he stays fit and we're giving him that opportunity to do so."