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Ricky Charlesworth

Potential Derby owner Chris Kirchner issues telling refusal as he plays in Saudi golf event

Prospective Derby County owner Chris Kirchner has given a terse update amid uncertainty over his takeover of the East Midlands side.

The American businessman revived his interest in the Rams a few months back but since then a series of deadlines have been continually missed.

Fears have grown at the constant delays as well as Kirchner's seeming inability to provide proof of funding. The English Football League ( EFL ) conditionally approved the takeover when contracts for the sale of the club had been exchanged on May 17 and then said they expected the purchase to be completed by May 31 - but that deadline came and went without any progress.

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