Derby’s three manufacturing giants – Alstom, Rolls-Royce and Toyota – have given their backing to a campaign to save Derby County Football Club.
The Rams went into administration last autumn and attempts to find a new owner have been recently hampered by financial claims against the club from Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers.
Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is understood to be interested while Carlisle Capital, a US investment firm, has reportedly lodged a £28 million bid to buy the club.