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Derby County preferred bidder update expected as administrators ... (Derbyshire Live)

DerbyshireLive brings you the latest Derby County news as the search for new owners at Pride Park continues.

The EFL has set a deadline of Monday for the administrators to prove they have sufficient funds to complete the season. The groups who have been widely reported to be interested in buying the Rams are former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, the Binnie family, and a consortium headed by ex-Derby chairman Andy Appleby. The Rams have been in administration for five months, with a number of parties showing interest in rescuing the club.

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Derby County's administrators review formal bids following ... (Sky Sports)

Former Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley was seen in the Derby directors box at Pride Park during Wednesday nights defeat to Millwall; Sky Sports ...

Any would-be buyer has until the end of that date to make a bid. Morris said this would allow his old club to "move on for the benefit of the fans, the city of Derby, the sport and the EFL". The sale of Derby to new ownership has been complicated in part by the compensation claims of Boro and Wycombe. The administrator, Andrew Hosking, told Sky Sports News he was confident they would be able to appoint a preferred bidder by the end of this week - a key move in proving to the EFL that Derby have sufficient funds to fulfil their remaining fixtures this season. The EFL has set a deadline of Monday for the administrators to prove they have sufficient funds to complete their remaining fixtures this season. Derby County's administrators are reviewing the offers to buy the club that were made before Wednesday's 5pm deadline and are seeking clarification on a number of issues before deciding on a preferred bidder.

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Middlesbrough and Wycombe suing Championship strugglers ... (Footie Central)

Championship strugglers Derby County are facing further issues in an already disastrous season as Middlesbrough, and Wycombe Wanderers are suing the ...

With 15 matches left to play in the Championship this season, the Rams could well battle back and pull off a great escape. As a result of the off-field financial and legal issues, Derby has suffered competitively this season. In January, three suitors who were interested in buying Derby were reportedly put off due to the ongoing legal battles. Middlesbrough are arguing the case that Derby’s financial mismanagement prevented them from a chance at winning a promotion to the Premier League. As a result, a messy and fierce legal battle has ensued. Both legal matters are ongoing and with the EFL. In a recent statement, the EFL explained its current position by stating: “”The EFL is keen to try and resolve the current impasse. For Middlesbrough, the issue with Derby County started back in the 2018/19 season.

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Fresh details emerge ahead of potential Derby County takeover (Football League World)

The administrators at Derby County are reviewing the bids that were made for the club as they prepare to announce the preferred bidder. It'

Not clear how many bids were lodged, but I’m told a few late enquiries were made by parties other than the three groups we knew about. It’s no secret that those keen on purchasing the Rams had a deadline to outline their intentions, with that having now passed. Not clear how many bids were lodged, but I’m told a few late enquiries were made by parties other than the 3 groups we knew about.

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