Derby County administrators call for patience as takeover talks continue

Quantuma, the administrator of Derby County, says it is continuing to talk to prospective buyers of the club as it enters its sixth month in administration.

In a statement issued on Friday morning, Quantuma asked for patience from fans – and said that it couldn’t disclose which potential new owners it was speaking to.

The statement said: “The joint administrators are continuing to work with prospective purchasers who remain interested in buying the Club. It is our duty to secure an appropriate valuation for Derby County and to ensure we have a suitable bid to present to the EFL. Supporters will understand that we cannot disclose details of confidential commercial discussions, or give a running commentary on the process, but we would like to assure them that discussions with interested parties are ongoing and focused on making the Club financially sustainable for the long term.

“We are aware of the ongoing pressures on the Club’s management and all staff to control costs while this process continues and would like to thank them for their continuing commitment to the Club in such difficult circumstances.”

Derby County remain in the Championship zone after being hit with a 21-point deduction. The club is five point from safety with just 10 games remaining of the season.