Quantuma, the administrators who have been in place at Derby since last September, have issued an important update amid the club's ongoing search for fresh ownership.
The troubled Rams recently saw a long saga involving American businessman Chris Kirchner end without a deal getting done. Several deadlines were missed before the plug was eventually pulled.
It has understandably left Derby fans sweating over the future of their club. They are down to the bare bones in terms of players, with the new season beginning in less than six weeks' time.
