Derby County News

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney has confessed that he wants to be the one to rebuild the club if the takeover does take place but also added that if it doesn’t, the Rams are in trouble. The Championship side were relegated to the third tier of the English football pyramid earlier this week.

In a statement, Derby County’s administrators have confirmed that they have accepted Chris Kirchner’s offer to buy the Rams with the American now the preferred bidder. The American was the top choice but stepped out of the running to focus on Preston North End, only to change directions again.

In a statement, the English Football League (EFL) have confirmed that they have given Derby County a four week extension to provide proof of funding for the rest of the season. The Rams are currently in a very precarious position as they face liquidation if administrators are unable to find a buyer.

US businessman Chris Kirchner has confirmed, via Twitter, that he has withdrawn his bid to buy Derby County with him unable to agree to a deal with the club’s administrators. The Rams entered administration in September and have been looking for a new owner to bail them out since.