Derby County would-be owner granted another extension as takeover takes fresh twist

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Chris Kirchner, the would-be owner of troubled Derby County, has been granted yet another extension as he attempts to get his takeover of the club confirmed.

The American businessman has been in deep discussions to purchase the Rams for weeks with the one remaining stumbling block the issue of Derby's stadium situation. Pride Park, where the club have played since its opening in 1997, is owned by former Derby owner Mel Morris.

Any potential buyers have to do a separate deal with Morris in order to be able to use the stadium next season. Other options such as ground-sharing are said to have been explored but a solution is yet to be reached between the parties.

Kirchner was originally granted a period of exclusivity by administrators Quantuma, who have been in place at County since last September. This originally expired in May before it was extended by a further week. Now, a Derby MP has confirmed that the American's deadline has been altered yet again with an extra 48 hours granted.

Amanda Solloway, MP for Derby North, tweeted on Friday: "With the deadline for @cskirchner’s takeover of @dcfcofficial being extended until Monday, I wanted to reassure you that I am still having regular contact with the