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Derby County’s administrators are set for crunch talks with the EFL today with ‘three bids on the table’ from parties that want to buy the club.
The BBC has said former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has confirmed his interest in the Rams, while ex-Derby chairman Andy Appleby is ready to proceed and American investors Colin and Adam Binnie made a firm offer on Friday.
The administrators, Quantuma, are due to meet with the EFL later today raising hopes they will clear the obstacles to announcing a preferred bidder.
Derby County's players and fans will be hoping for good news from today's meeting
Compensation claims from Middlesbrough and Wycombe have caused the process to stall and heightened concerns for the future of the 138-year-old club.
However, a determined campaign by fans and the involvement of Derbyshire politicians led by MP Pauline Latham, which resulted in a debate in Parliament and ministerial intervention, has been successful in forcing the pace.
Derby appeared to be drifting dangerously towards a February 1 deadline, when the EFL wants to see proof the club can fund itself for the rest of the season, or risk expulsion from the league.
With an impasse caused by the outstanding legal claims from the rival clubs and one route to new investment being from a potential buyer, fears have grown that Derby may
