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Ricky Charlesworth

Derby County groundshare claims emerge as takeover saga continues with deadline nearing

Troubled Derby County could look into the possibility of ground-sharing with either Stoke or Leicester as they look to overcome a significant hurdle in their ongoing takeover discussions.

American businessman Chris Kirchner is attempting to purchase the Rams, who will play in League One next season, but has admitted that the club's stadium situation is a big issue. County do not own Pride Park after former owner Mel Morris separated the ground from the club back in 2018.

Therefore the stadium is not part of the administration process. In a fresh interview, just days before his period of exclusivity ends, Kirchner said: "It is just the way the entities under the previous owner were tied together.

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