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Fears are growing that Chris Kirchner's proposed takeover of Derby County is set to collapse after an agonising wait.

The American businessman revived his interest in the Rams a few months back but since then a series of deadlines have been continually missed.

A report in the Mail says parties close to the deal are unhappy at the constant delays as well as Kirchner's seeming inability to provide proof of funding. The BBC also claim that funds promised by the 34-year-old to pay Derby wages for the month of May have not arrived either.

The English Football League (EFL) conditionally approved the takeover when contracts for the sale of the club had been exchanged on May 17 and then said they expected the purchase to be completed by May 31 - but that deadline came and went without any progress.

Derby supporters, understandably, are growing concerned at a lack of news coming out of Kirchner's camp and will fear that history is repeating itself. Previous proposed takeovers by both the Bin Zayed Group and Erik Alonso broke down after each party failed to provide proof of funding.

Kirchner has been vocal on his Twitter page throughout the process, although his last post relating