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.