DERBY have been dealt another cruel blow with Chris Kirchner’s proposed takeover set to collapse TODAY.
The EFL had previously revealed it expected the deal to be done by May 31 with Wayne Rooney and Co anxiously awaiting news on the club’s future.
Chris Kirchner’s proposed takeover is set to collapse over a proof of funds issue[/caption]
But American Kirchner recently took to Twitter to suggest the US and UK Bank Holidays had delayed the matter.
But now sources close to the club have revealed the takeover will collapse TODAY.
Derby commentator Ed Dawes claimed: “It’s my understanding that the deal will collapse today.
“There is a problem with closing this deal and huge frustration.
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“When they were asked to transfer proven funds, they couldn’t.
“Then it was over.”
On May 27, Kirchner moved to reassure Derby fans saying there was “nothing to be alarmed about”.
But nearly two weeks later, the deal is still not in place – with club officials seemingly increasingly nervous.
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One source told Sportsmail: “There have been multiple suggested completion times and he has missed all of them.
“We are waiting. Is it today or tomorrow…?
“It is a very strange situation. It is a completely unacceptable situation.”
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Source: The Sun