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24.12.2021 / 18:02
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Derby's takeover deal collapses as prospective new owner withdraws his offer
Derby County have been hit with a further blow in their bid for Championship survival after a new prospective owner pulled out of a deal to buy the club on Thursday evening.The Rams have already been deducted 21 points from their season's total due to entering administration and also breaching profit and sustainability rules.Now Wayne Rooney's side have been dealt a new blow with US businessman Chris Kirchner confirming his takeover deal has collapsed.Despite twice offering substantial figures to complete a deal, Kirchner was left frustrated with the club's administrators, who let the deadline pass over his perspective takeover.Now the American has walked away from a deal altogether and withdrawn his offer, tweeting his disappointment in a