Johnson will not be coming over to Derby

Last updated : 25 July 2007 By Rams Mad Editor
Eddie Johnson
Eddie Johnson is staying with the Wizards
Derby County were disappointed that they could not pursuade MLS scoring sensation Eddie Johnspn to join them.

Twenty three year old Johnson has decided that he will stay with Kansas City Wizards and is due to sign a new contract with the club. Johnson has admitted he was tempted by the lucrative financial side of the deal but his heart told him to stay in the American league.

The Rams now continue to look for another striker to add to their pairing of Howard and Earnshaw.

Rams fans were unsure of the American's talent and his ability to cope with the rigours of the Premiership, which is a big step up from the MLS.