For the latest Rochdale news sign up to the MyRochdale newsletter here The board of Rochdale AFC say they will look to sell the club to new owners in order to provide 'outside investment'.
The current board at the Spotland-based side say the team 'cannot compete and thrive without the injection of significant amounts of money' which is not currently available through the usual means, such as ticket sales and matchday hospitality.
The Dale narrowly missed out on survival in League One last season and the squad currently has only nine contracted first team players, according to the club's recently published retained list.
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