ONE IN THE BIN AS RAMS SEARCH GOES ON
DERBY’S administrators say they are still working with potential buyers – but one group have declared their interest is at an end.
The Rams were placed in administration last September and the process to secure new ownership has become protracted.
American businessman Adam Binnie, whose family have made two bids for the club, said on Thursday that administrators had rejected their most recent bid of £30m and would not speak to them again unless they increased their offer.
But administrators Quantuma said on Friday that there is still interest in buying the club.
“The joint administrators are continuing to work with prospective purchasers who remain interested in buying the club,” the administrators’ statement said.
“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.
“Fans will understand we cannot disclose details of confidential commercial discussions, 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.”
Elsewhere, Ravel Morrison is delighted to have broken his duck and says he is enjoying the environment at the club.
The midfielder, 29, joined the Rams in the summer and netted his first league goals with a double in the victory over Barnsley last week.
“I’m buzzing to finally get on the scoresheet,” Morrison said.