Derby County moved a step closer towards finding a new owner after former Derby County owner Mel Morris reached a deal with Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson, which had been pursuing compensation from the club.
It is hoped the move will go some way to paving the way for the Rams to sold out of administration.
Both Derby and Middlesbrough have issued a statement that the agreement had come as a "direct result of private conversations" between Mr Morris and Mr Gibson.
