ROONEY CAUTIOUS AS RAMS DEAL IS AGREED
WAYNE Rooney insisted he was keeping his focus entirely on the pitch after Derby moved to the verge of being sold just a month after scrapping takeover talks with Bin Zayed International.
The Rams confirmed they had reached an agreement with No Limits Sports Limited.
They ended plans to sell to Bin Zayed International last month, but are close with a new buyer, subject to EFL approval.
A statement read: “Derby County wishes to confirm that a definitive agreement to purchase the club has been reached with No Limits Sports Limited.
“The transaction, which is still subject to the EFL’s Owners and Directors Test approval, is expected to close in the near future.
“As agreed with No Limits Sports there will be no further comment until the transaction is complete. This is to ensure that all of the club’s focus will be on the Championship run-in.”
Speaking at a press conference, while boss Rooney said everyone should be excited by the prospect of a takeover, he was keeping his focus firmly on winning games.
“I think we all should be excited, of course, but again it is a deal which is agreed, it is not done and so there is not really much more I can say,” he said.
“When that moves on further down the line I am sure myself and Mel (Morris) and the new owners will give you more information, certainly more information than I can.
“I have plans in place, regardless. Whether those plans are going to Mel Morris or the new owners, they will be handed in at the right time. In the meantime, I have to focus on the players who are fighting to try and help us win football games.”